WBS Director of Continuous Improvement

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the site
• Serve as a role model and advocate for a culture where employees at all levels embrace problem-solving as a daily practice
• Provide training, tools, and guidance to help leaders, within the site, become effective coaches who empower their teams while supporting their personal growth and development in efforts of building a pipeline of future leaders
• Share ownership of overall performance with site leader to ensure alignment, accountability, and shared ownership in the execution of operational goals and objectives
• Ensure that business-level objectives are cascaded clearly and effectively through all departments, teams, and individuals, aligning efforts with strategic priorities

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, manufacturing leadership or process improvement roles
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment
• Demonstrated experience in people leadership and team development within a LEAN manufacturing environment

Pay

Estimated annual base pay: $173,000 (minimum) - $207,000 (midpoint) - $242,000 (maximum)

Benefits

• 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
• 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