WBS Coach II

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 will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

WBS Coach II

• Estimated annual base pay: $85,000.00(minimum) - $110,000.00(midpoint) - $136,000.00(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
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Standardized Work: Assist teams in developing and maintaining Standardized Work procedures to ensure consistency and sustainability of improvements.
• Conduct Kaizen Events: Plan and lead Kaizen events or rapid improvement workshops to address specific operational challenges and achieve measurable results.
• Support Lean Initiatives: Facilitate the implementation of Lean methodologies and tools across departments to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance value delivery.
• Support Daily Management Systems: Work with teams to implement Daily Management practices, including huddle boards, visual management, and performance tracking.
• Facilitate Problem-Solving: Guide teams through structured problem-solving processes, such as A3 reports and root cause analysis, to resolve issues and improve processes.

Key Skills:

• Working Knowledge of Lean Tools: Proficiency in Lean methodologies such as Standardized Work, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, Kaizen, 5S, and visual management.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to facilitate structured problem-solving processes, including root cause analysis and A3 problem-solving.
• Process Improvement Expertise: Strong understanding of process analysis and improvement techniques to identify waste and enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Capability to use data and metrics to identify trends, measure success, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Coaching Ability: Coaching with guidance, support, and feedback to teams and leaders to help them adopt Lean practices.
• Training Delivery: Experience in delivering Lean training sessions for employees at various levels.
• Effective Facilitation: Strong ability to lead workshops, Kaizen events, and team discussions, ensuring engagement and actionable outcomes.
• Clear Communication: Skill in articulating Lean concepts and engaging employees and leaders in improvement efforts.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills to connect with employees, build trust, and foster collaboration.
• Continuous Learner: Commitment to improving personal Lean knowledge and staying current with best practices.

Successful candidates typically have:

• Prior experience in Lean Manufacturing

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

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. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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).

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.