Woodward, Inc.
Overview
Continuous Improvement Manager at Woodward, Inc. Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We design and deliver energy control solutions to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Compensation and Benefits
Estimated annual base pay: $105,000.00 (minimum) - $136,000.00 (midpoint) - $168,000.00 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Assistance Military Leave Key Responsibilities
Business System Coach: Coach the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the Value Stream Develop a Problem-Solving Culture: Promote a culture where employees at all levels embrace problem-solving as a daily practice Develop Leaders as Coaches: Provide training, tools, and guidance to help leaders within the Value Stream become effective coaches who empower their teams and support development Strategic Partnership: Share ownership of overall performance with Value Stream leaders to ensure alignment and accountability in executing operational goals Align Goals Across the Value Stream: Cascade site-level objectives through all value stream departments, teams, and individuals Key Skills
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with the Woodward Production System (WPS) Coaching Expertise: Strong understanding of coaching principles for leaders at all levels Problem-Solving: Knowledge of structured methodologies (A3, PDCA, root cause analysis) Facilitation Skills: Ability to facilitate training, improvement workshops and Kaizen activities Collaborative Relationship Building: Work effectively with leaders across functions Strategic Alignment: Translate site objectives to value stream deliverables (SQDC) Continuous Improvement Tools & Processes: 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management, Flow/Pull, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Safe Environment for Experimentation: Encourage surfacing problems and testing ideas Standardize and Sustain Improvements Other Qualifications
Bachelors (BA/BS) in Management/Technical Field; Master’s degree preferred Professional experience in a manufacturing environment or military Demonstrated success in Lean/Six Sigma Prior leadership experience in manufacturing preferred Green Belt/Black Belt certification; current or obtained within 1 year of starting Up to 20% domestic and international travel Legal and Equal Opportunity
This position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. All applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain required authorizations. Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Continuous Improvement Manager at Woodward, Inc. Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We design and deliver energy control solutions to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Compensation and Benefits
Estimated annual base pay: $105,000.00 (minimum) - $136,000.00 (midpoint) - $168,000.00 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Assistance Military Leave Key Responsibilities
Business System Coach: Coach the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the Value Stream Develop a Problem-Solving Culture: Promote a culture where employees at all levels embrace problem-solving as a daily practice Develop Leaders as Coaches: Provide training, tools, and guidance to help leaders within the Value Stream become effective coaches who empower their teams and support development Strategic Partnership: Share ownership of overall performance with Value Stream leaders to ensure alignment and accountability in executing operational goals Align Goals Across the Value Stream: Cascade site-level objectives through all value stream departments, teams, and individuals Key Skills
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with the Woodward Production System (WPS) Coaching Expertise: Strong understanding of coaching principles for leaders at all levels Problem-Solving: Knowledge of structured methodologies (A3, PDCA, root cause analysis) Facilitation Skills: Ability to facilitate training, improvement workshops and Kaizen activities Collaborative Relationship Building: Work effectively with leaders across functions Strategic Alignment: Translate site objectives to value stream deliverables (SQDC) Continuous Improvement Tools & Processes: 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management, Flow/Pull, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Safe Environment for Experimentation: Encourage surfacing problems and testing ideas Standardize and Sustain Improvements Other Qualifications
Bachelors (BA/BS) in Management/Technical Field; Master’s degree preferred Professional experience in a manufacturing environment or military Demonstrated success in Lean/Six Sigma Prior leadership experience in manufacturing preferred Green Belt/Black Belt certification; current or obtained within 1 year of starting Up to 20% domestic and international travel Legal and Equal Opportunity
This position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. All applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain required authorizations. Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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