Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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:  $66,400.00 (minimum) - $83,000.00 (midpoint) - $99,600.00 (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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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?  Woodward is hiring for an Operations Supervisor to support the PUMP group at the Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. This position is on 1st shift (Monday- Friday -5:30AM- 2:30PM) and will be responsible for managing product metrics and a diverse group of members to meet our customer demands.

What You Will Be Doing 

Managing the day-to-operations of the Pump Value Stream, including all processes from housing, gear and bearing manufacturing through Assembly and Test, to meet all daily production requirements.Leading and coaching a team of 25-30 full-time members (incl. multiple team leads) in all areas of the Pump value stream to achieve and maintain the desired level of safety, quality and productivity.Coordinating, preparing for and/or leading the needed Tier level meetings to ensure all members in the line have the needed tools, equipment and information needed to be successful.Support and participate in Continuous Improvement activities, including Kaizen, 8—Step Problem Solving, ZDC, etc.

What We Are Looking For 

US – High School Diploma or equivalent. Two or Four year degree in related discipline desired. Less than 2 years Previous leadership experience required (e.g. direct leadership, team lead, mentoring, projects, etc.).  Previous operations experience/knowledge required.

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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