Operations Supervisor - Weekend Day Shift

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:  $75,200(minimum) - $94,000(midpoint) - $112,800(maximum)
• All members included in 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 an Operations Supervisor, we have an exciting opportunity for you. As an Operations Supervisor in our machine shop, you will be a dynamic leader, responsible for guiding and developing your team in direct production. Your primary focus will be to drive a culture of safety, quality, and timely delivery on the shop floor. Utilizing your project management skills, you will oversee projects and ensure that your team meets their goals, while empowering them to solve challenges independently. Through strong leadership and team-building efforts, you will cultivate a motivated and high-performing team dedicated to operational excellence.

**This is a weekend shift position with a schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00am to 5:30pm.**

What You Will Be Doing 

• Build and mentor team members, guiding them to reach the next level in their professional development and ensuring adherence to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental and individual goals and performance measures, aligning them to support overall organizational goals.
• Actively motivate and recognize team and project members, leading strategic projects within the functional area.
• Clearly communicate and advocate the vision, strategies, and alignment grids for the organization and functional area.
• Collaborate on continuous process improvement and cost reduction plans, and evaluate and optimize work tools, processes, and equipment.
• Oversee staffing requirements, performance evaluations, development, discipline, terminations, and identify training needs related to safety, quality, and new technologies.

What We Are Looking For 

• High School Diploma or equivalent; a two- or four-year degree in a related discipline is desired.
• 2+ years of leadership experience (e.g., direct leadership, team lead, mentoring, projects) with strong skills in motivating teams and resolving complex member-related issues.
• Previous operations experience or knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
• Solid mentoring and guiding skills.
• Effective organizational and prioritization abilities for managing day-to-day activities and issues within the functional area.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

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