WBS Director of Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities

• Production System Owner:
• Lead the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the site
• Develop a Problem-Solving Culture:
• Serve as a role model and advocate for 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 site, become effective coaches who empower their teams while supporting their personal growth and development in efforts of building a pipeline of future leaders.
• Strategic Partnership:
• Share ownership of overall performance with site leader to ensure alignment, accountability, and shared ownership in the execution of operational goals and objectives.
• Align Goals Across the Organization:
• Ensure that business-level objectives are cascaded clearly and effectively through all departments, teams, and individuals, aligning efforts with strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (required)
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, manufacturing leadership or process improvement roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience in people leadership and team development within a LEAN manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Additional Information

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: $173,000 (minimum) - $207,000 (midpoint) - $242,000 (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 Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Continuous Improvement Professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Continuous Improvement Director is a key leadership role responsible for developing, managing, and executing the organization's continuous improvement strategy. This individual will drive operational excellence initiatives across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Utilizing their strong background in engineering, continuous improvement methodologies, and people leadership, the Continuous Improvement Director will identify opportunities for process optimization, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

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