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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 workplaces 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: $96,000.00(minimum) - $120,00.00(midpoint)

· 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 an Operations Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This leadership role oversees the machine shop operations with a focus on delivering high-quality results to key internal customers. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team to achieve operational excellence, supporting the company's strategic objectives such as On-Time Delivery, Delivered Quality, productivity improvement, cost reductions, and overall performance success. The position requires a deep understanding of business complexity and the ability to drive change and continuous improvement throughout the organizational unit.

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What You Will Be Doing

· Drives a commitment to continuous improvement by setting improvement goals, establishing accountability through SQDC metrics, using Lean tools and techniques to improve processes and business results, documenting and controlling processes consistent with ISO requirements, promoting safety and housekeeping, and demonstrating facilitative leadership. Implements strategies to support WLES/New Product Introduction

· Leads talent management initiatives, including development plans and performance management

· Plans for Operations staff needs, such as communication, manpower planning/staffing, training and development, member appraisal process, and coaching

· Creates and communicates a vision for the organizational unit and relentlessly drives it to completion

· Assists in creating and implementing competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans, while fostering innovation within the functional area

What We Are Looking For

· Requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience.

· Experience in a "lean enterprise" environment is preferred.

· Minimum of five years of related operations leadership, supervision, or management experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Demonstrated track record and ability to plan for and apply emerging trends in manufacturing excellence.

· Strong operations focus, with a proven ability to lead and manage in a lean manufacturing environment with stringent quality standards.

· Able and willing to challenge the status quo and effectively champion change, both internally and externally, within functional areas.

· Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision and a sense of core purpose for the organizational unit. Creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision.

· Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to attract, develop, and retain an outstanding team of performers. Ability to get the job done through others.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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