Operation Supervisor - Day Shift

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

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: Level 1: $66,400(minimum) - $83,000(midpoint) - $99,600(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 available to work Weekend Shift, 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 weekday shift, with hours from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday, -Thursday).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; a two- or four-year degree in a related discipline is desired.
Level 1: Less than 2 years previous leadership experience required (e.g. direct leadership, team lead, mentoring, projects, etc.).
Prior experience in manufacturing/machine shop operations required.
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 within the functional area.
Utilize lean principles and tools to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
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).

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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