Job description

Operations Supervisor (1st Shift)

• 2300420

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*Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. *Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you are interested in becoming an Operations Supervisor at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The position directs the activities of, and has responsibility for, subordinates in direct production and indirect support functions in an operations environment.
What’s In It for You
At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining departmental and individual goals and performance measures.
• Basic knowledge of the Six Sigma processes and the ability to apply Six Sigma principles to production process for continual improvement and operational effectiveness
• Responsible for managing budget, indirect labor expenses, purchase orders, etc.
• Communicates and supports the message of WLES (Woodward Lean Enterprise System) and PLC (Product Life Cycle) to his/her members.
• Collaborates with others on continuous process improvement and cost reduction plans.
• Responsible for maintaining training plans (e.g. Job specific, ISO, QS, FAA, Certifications, etc.) and ensure members certifications and training requirements are kept current as required for position.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required. BS degree preferred.
• Less than 2 years previous leadership experience required (e.g., direct leadership, team lead, mentoring, projects, etc.). Previous operations experience/knowledge required.
• Solid written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement activities through strong team-building and problem-solving
• Solid knowledge of business computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, SAP, WISE)
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to motivate teams and resolve member related issues
• May be required to travel domestic or international

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
Job Operations Management
Primary Location United States-Illinois-Niles
Organization Woodward
Schedule FULL TIME
Shift 1st Shift / Day Job

Job Type: Full-time

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