Operations Supervisor (1st shift)

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

Working in Woodward’s Industrial Product Segment in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Operations Supervisor leads and manages frontline teams to meet daily production targets and achieve operational excellence. The position oversees team performance, allocates resources, and drives continuous improvement to meet customer expectations. It serves as a key point of contact for problem resolution, employee development, and process optimization, fostering collaboration, accountability, and efficiency. The stated schedule is day shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Estimated annual base pay is $80,000–$120,000, and members are included in an annual cash bonus opportunity. This position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of those regulations or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for operational reporting.
Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP.
Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for inventory and production scheduling.
Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Ability to analyze situations, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions using logic, creativity, and sound judgment.
Ability to oversee daily operations, optimize processes, allocate resources, and ensure productivity while meeting organizational goals and quality standards.
Ability to identify critical tasks and allocate time and resources accordingly, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet production and delivery targets.
Ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions and respond effectively to others, using skills such as empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and relationship management.
Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to frontline team members in meeting daily production targets and customer expectations.
Allocate and coordinate resources to meet operational objectives.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, manage member development and recognition, and ensure accountability and adherence to policy.
Identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational issues, while coaching and mentoring the team’s problem-solving capabilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, the production system, and the ability to meet customer demand.
Adjust resources and priorities based on capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
Model excellent communication with internal stakeholders, support teams, and the team.
Balance urgent production needs with short-term improvement initiatives and meet production and delivery targets without compromising quality or safety.
Follow lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction, and participate in and support continuous improvement activities.
Lead the team through 5S, Visual Management, standardized work, and the Daily Management System.
Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure team members are trained and certified.
Collaborate across teams, share knowledge, support team goals, and build cross-functional relationships.