WBS Coach III

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.

LEVEL II

Estimated annual base pay: $85,000(minimum) - $111,000(midpoint) - $136,000(maximum)

LEVEL III

Estimated annual base pay: $105,000(minimum) - $137,000(midpoint) - $168,000(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
• 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
• LEVEL II

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitating transformation activities of Woodward’s end-to-end future state Aero supply chain.
• 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.
• LEVEL III

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading transformation activities of Woodward’s end-to-end future state Aero supply chain.
• Implement Lean Tools: Lead initiatives that utilize Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), Standardized Work, Flow / Pull, and visual management systems.
• Support Problem-Solving: Facilitate kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions using methodologies such as root cause analysis, A3 reports, and countermeasure development.
• Optimize Processes: Work with teams to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and improve workflows, reducing lead times and increasing efficiency.
• Sustain Lean Improvements: Ensure that improvements are standardized, documented, and sustained over time, fostering continuous improvement and refinement.
• Deliver Lean Training: Design and deliver Lean training programs to employees at all levels of the organization, ensuring understanding and adoption of Lean principles.
• Key Skills: Lean Tools knowledge: Deep knowledge of Lean methodologies, including Standardized Work, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban, and visual management.
• Problem-Solving Mastery: Proficiency in structured problem-solving approaches such as A3 thinking, root cause analysis, and countermeasure development.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data and metrics to identify trends, measure progress, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Project Management: Strong skills in planning, organizing, and executing Lean initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Coaching Expertise: Proven ability to coach individuals and teams, developing leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Change Management: Experience in leading organizational change, overcoming resistance, and driving cultural transformation.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills to articulate Lean principles, engage stakeholders, and deliver training.
• Influencing and Facilitation: Ability to inspire and influence leaders and teams to adopt Lean practices and facilitate productive discussions during Lean events.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust, foster collaboration, and connect with employees at all levels.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with Lean practices and methodologies and continuously improving coaching skills.
• LEVEL II
• Successful Candidates Typically Have: Four plus years of operations or supply chain experience improving processes and leading workshops/kaizens preferred
• Training/experience in lean and six sigma problem solving methodologies
• LEVEL III
• Successful Candidates Typically Have: Seven plus years of experience improving process, leading workshops/kaizens, and facilitating transactional process improvement preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or business and training in lean and six sigma problem solving methodologies
• Application window is anticipated to close 30 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).