WBS Director of Continuous Improvement

Compensation and Benefits Estimated annual base pay: $173,000 (minimum) - $207,000 (midpoint) - $242,000 (maximum) 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 Responsibilities Production System Owner: Lead the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the site. Develop a Problem‑Solving Culture: Serve as a role model and advocate for a culture where employees at all levels embrace problem‑solving as a daily practice. Develop Leaders as Coaches: 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. Strategic Partnership: Share ownership of overall performance with site leader to ensure alignment, accountability, and shared ownership in the execution of operational goals and objectives. Align Goals Across the Organization: Ensure that business‑level objectives are cascaded clearly and effectively through all departments, teams, and individuals, aligning efforts with strategic priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (required). Minimum 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr