Director of Manufacturing / Operations

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 are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on 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. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $164,000.00 (minimum) - $205,000.00 (midpoint) - $246,000.00 (maximum)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
  • 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Director COE, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Reporting to the Group CoE Vice President this position is responsible for the Parts Manufacturing leadership team with high business complexity as defined by multiple products, customers and broad product mix. This position accomplishes objectives through leading a multi-disciplined team to achieve operational excellence in support of company visions, including On time Delivery, Delivered Quality, productivity improvement/cost reductions, purchased goods quality and delivery and OEM and aftermarket lead-time requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversees the parts manufacturing processes through a group of leaders in a manufacturing process structure. Responsible for production of high precision parts from raw material to final products ready for assembly.
• Accountable for shop floor metrics and performance (Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness and cost)
• Responsible for shop floor budget, capital plans and staffing requirements
• Implements continuous improvement to achieve departmental and company goals

What We Are Looking For

• US - Bachelor's degree in arts/sciences required
• Master's degree in arts/sciences preferred
• 5+ years' experience of prior product family leadership experience in manufacturing environment required
• Six Sigma certification preferred
• Strong Operations focus; proven ability to lead and manage one or more product families with the following attributes Six Sigma Methodology, Successful track record in a LEAN manufacturing environment, Stringent quality standards, and Progressive/contemporary operational concepts and practices
• Multi-functional background (i.e. engineering, operations, sales, marketing, project management, materials management)
• Ability to design and implement operational strategy
• Solid leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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