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 hourly base pay:  $33.00 (minimum) - $41.25 (midpoint) - $49.50 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime 
•    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:  
o    Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
o    Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 
 
Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, here is your chance! We’re looking to add a Team Lead to our Armature Cell department at our Loves Park Campus on 2nd shift (Monday – Friday, 3:24pm – 1:54am). As a Team Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to guide, inspire and mentor a talented group of individuals to achieve their best. Not only will you manage daily tasks, but you’ll also foster collaboration, drive innovation and keep the success of the team and organization on track. If you’re passionate about leadership and enjoy problem solving, this is the role for you! Apply now! 

What You Will Be Doing 
•    Ensure daily metrics for Safety, Quality and Delivery are on track and being met
•    Train and coach members on safety policies, ensuring adherence and compliance
•    Respond to Andons and escalate accordingly 
•    Support and participate in daily problem solving, continuous improvement activities and member training, coaching and mentoring
•    Assist in keeping department metrics or Key Performance Indicators up to date
•    Participating in and/or leading team meetings to discuss department metrics, production schedules and customer deliverables.
•    Prioritize and communicate member responsibilities and keep the team focused on quality and functional requirements to ensure proper workflow.
•    Supporting members in quality and non-conformances, moving through the process, etc. 
•    Training, mentoring and coaching new hires to ensure processes and policies are being followed.
•    Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. 
•    Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. 
•    May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.

What We Are Looking For  
•    High school diploma or equivalent is required
•    A minimum of 1 year of experience as an Operations Technician in a manufacturing environment is required
•    Experience a leadership role (team lead, supervisor, mentor, project lead, etc.) is strongly preferred
 
 
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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