Operations Supervisor (1st shift)

Woodward, Inc. • Fort Collins, CO

5d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Woodward is hiring an Operations Supervisor for its Industrial Product Segment in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role leads and manages frontline teams to meet daily production targets and achieve operational excellence. The supervisor oversees team performance, allocates resources, drives continuous improvement, and helps ensure customer expectations are met. The role is also a key point of contact for problem resolution, employee development, and process optimization, while fostering collaboration, accountability, and efficiency.

The position is listed as day shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated annual base pay is $80,000–$120,000, determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Members are included in an annual cash bonus opportunity. The position requires handling information subject to ITAR and/or EAR regulations; applicants must be U.S. Persons under those regulations or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

• Leadership skills to guide, motivate, and inspire teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Critical-thinking skills to analyze situations, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions using logic, creativity, and sound judgment.
• Operational management skills to oversee daily operations, optimize processes, allocate resources, maintain productivity and quality, and meet organizational goals.
• Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders, support teams, and the team being supervised.
• Time-management skills to prioritize critical tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet production and delivery targets without compromising quality or safety.
• Ability to follow lean practices, including 5S and waste reduction, and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead a team through 5S, Visual Management, standardized work, and a Daily Management System.
• Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for operational reporting, and ability to analyze production data.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and a basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for inventory and production scheduling.
• Emotional intelligence, including empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams, support team objectives, and ensure team members are trained and certified.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR definitions 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 policy adherence.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational issues; coach and mentor the team in problem-solving.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, enhance the production system, and meet customer demand.
• Adjust resources and priorities based on capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
• Model effective communication with internal stakeholders, support teams, and the supervisor’s own team.
• Balance urgent production needs with short-term improvement initiatives while meeting production and delivery targets without compromising quality or safety.
• Follow lean practices, including 5S and waste reduction, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Lead the team through 5S, Visual Management, standardized work, and the Daily Management System.
• Use operational reporting and production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure team members are trained and certified, collaborate across teams, share knowledge, and support team goals.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation and 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 and Optional AD&D
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Home and auto insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed