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: $220,000.00(minimum) - $275,000.00(midpoint) - $330,000.00(maximum
Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
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 Vice President of Operations, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Vice President of Operations has responsibility for the Operations of the Business Unit Center of Excellence (COE)
This position has complete oversight and leadership responsibility for establishing direction and priorities, as well as achieving performance of the CoE. The Vice President will lead the organization to attain world-class operational standard through the application of best-in-class manufacturing principles, processes, technology and leadership. This position is also responsible for contributing to the continued growth of the business unit by expansion of aftermarket, repair and overhaul in addition to existing programs.
What You Will Be Doing
Designs and implements strategic plans for the business unit taken from top level strategies
Leads and manages through a team up to and including director/general manager level
Responsible for some or all of the following functions: Woodward Production System (WPS),
Engineering, Customer Service, Logistical/Tactical Purchasing/Planning, Product Quality and
Continuous Improvement
Provides leadership and focus for establishing short- and long-term business unit strategies in
support of the overall Woodward goals and strategies
Focuses on the execution of strategies to effectively and efficiently achieve desired business
results measured in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness and Cost
Directs and coordinates CoE metrics, process improvements, and organizational changes to drive
continuous improvement
Collaborates with other key functional leaders (e.g. Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Marketing,
Engineering) to deliver business results
Participates as a member of the business unit leadership team in formulating and establishing
organizational direction, strategy and policy
Responsible for facilitation or coordination across business units when working on overall company
operational initiatives or programs
Drives and fosters a commitment to continuous improvement (i.e. defines improvement goals,
establishes operational metrics, uses Six Sigma/Lean tools and techniques and uses facilitative
leadership style
Responsible for optimizing strategy and approaches to effective Product Life Cycle management, field reliability, customer issues and product/process improvements
Ensures appropriate and effective internal controls are in place and adhered to
Optimizes financial performance (margins, operating earnings and management)
Identifies leadership team development requirements and participates in the completion of the annual Organizational Capability, Talent Management and Succession Planning process
Works to establish and/or strengthen a culture of empowerment within the overall organization
Monitors and controls budget, capital and operating plans
Drives the activities required to prepare the annual profit plan, and ensures the plan is prepared and aligned with the global operations overall profit plan
Actively participates in and supports standard work and leader standard work of the SIOP process to ensure synchronization of customer demands to production plans and support to manufacturing members
Builds strategic customer relationships at the customer’s executive level in alignment with market growth strategies
Develops and implements standardized organizational policies and operating procedures
Participates and contributes to overall and WPS process execution as well as management reviews, SIOP, demand management, etc.
May provide input to Woodward University operations course curriculum
May deliver internal training on operational topics such as LEAN Leadership, Quality Culture into Action, etc.
What We Are Looking For
Education:
US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) - required
US – Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) – preferred
Experience:
Progressively responsible operations experience in a substantial manufacturing environment, preferable in an industrial or aerospace industry
Senior leadership role, general management experience preferred
Demonstrated experience implementing operational excellence initiatives such as LEAN, Six
Sigma, etc.
Low volume/high mix production experience
Strong supply chain experience, including extensive make/buy analysis
Experience with highly engineered products and rigid quality requirements
International experience highly desired
License & Certifications:
Formal Six Sigma and LEAN Training
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.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans