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: $89,000.00 (minimum) - $116,000.00 (midpoint) - $142,000.00 (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:
- Monitor Quality Standards: Oversees daily operations to ensure all products meet established quality benchmarks and regulatory requirements.
- Manage Team Performance: Conducts regular performance evaluations, provides feedback, and implements improvement plans to enhance team effectiveness.
- Resolve Quality Issues: Identifies, troubleshoots, and addresses quality related problems promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Coordinate Cross Functional Activities: Collaborates with other supervisors and departments to align quality initiatives and improve overall process efficiency.
- Facilitate Training Programs: Organizes and delivers training sessions to team members on quality procedures and best practices to maintain high standards.
Key Skills:
- Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to guide and motivate a team to achieve operational objectives.
- Operational Management: Proficient in overseeing daily operations to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.
- Performance Management: Skilled in conducting performance appraisals, managing rewards, and addressing performance issues.
- Problem Solving: Adept at identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical and operational challenges.
- Team Coordination: Effective in setting priorities and coordinating work activities among team members and other supervisors.
- Business Acumen: Applies operational business practices to enhance team and departmental efficiency.
- Communication: Excellent in conveying information clearly, setting performance expectations, and handling sensitive matters.
- Strategic Planning: Capable of monitoring and achieving operational and financial results within the area of responsibility.
- Training and Development: Experienced in facilitating training programs and developing team members’ skills.
- Policy Compliance: Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures, maintaining quality and operational standards.
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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Will support both Rockford locations.