Operations Supervisor (2nd shift)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. 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 & Benefits Estimated hourly base pay: $85,000 -$110,000 The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. 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 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 Job Description Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an Operations Supervisor, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Operations Supervisor leads and supports front-line teams to achieve daily production, quality, safety, and delivery goals. This role works closely with cross-functional partners to manage resources, solve operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a 2nd shift position, Monday to Friday, starting at 2:30pm. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Provide direct support to front line team members in meeting their daily production targets to ensure customer expectations are met. Resource Management: Allocates and coordinates resources effectively to meet operational objectives. Performance Management: Conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, manages member development, recognition and ensures accountability and policy adherence. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves day-to-day technical and operational issues and coaching and mentoring team's problem-solving capabilities. Process Improvement: Collaborates with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness to improve the production system and meet customer demand. Key Skills Leadership: The ability to guide, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve goals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive work environment. Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze situations, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions using logic, creativity, and sound judgment. Operational Management: The ability to oversee daily operations, optimize processes, allocate resources effectively, and ensure productivity while meeting organizational goals and maintaining quality standards. Adjust resources and priorities based on capacity, material availability, and customer demand. Team Communication: Sets example and models excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders, support teams, and with own team Time Management: Ability to identify critical tasks and allocate time and resources accordingly. Balances urgent production needs with short-term improvement initiatives. Consistently meets production and delivery targets. Manages competing priorities without compromising quality or safety. Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates and support continuous improvement activities. Team Focus: Ability to effectively lead team through 5S, Visual Management, standardized work, and Daily Management System. Computer Skills: Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for operational reporting. Ability to analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities. Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP. Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for inventory and production scheduling. Emotional Intelligence: The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while effectively perceiving and responding to the emotions of others. This includes skills such as empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and relationship management to foster positive interactions and resolve challenges constructively. Collaboration: Works collaboratively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Ensuring team members are trained and certified. Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals. Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture. Other Qualifications Preferred experience in a manufacturing or machining environment. Application Window Application window is anticipated to close 10 days from original posting date. Legal & Compliance 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). Equal Opportunity & Diversity 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. About Woodward What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr 11 & A1 Woodward HRT, Inc.