Value Stream Manager

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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.

Estimated annual base pay: $109,600(minimum) - $137,000(midpoint) - $164,400(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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Value Stream Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Director of Operations this position is responsible for end-to-end management of a full value stream within a CoE. This position accomplishes objectives through leading and influencing a multi-disciplined team to achieve operational excellence in support of CoE visions, including on-time delivery, delivered quality, productivity improvement/cost reductions, purchased goods quality, and meeting customer specifications as required by commercial agreements.

What you will be doing...

• Oversee the order fulfillment process through a group of leaders. Influence cross-functional leaders within a value stream structure, which may include any of all of the following functions: assembly and test, planning, product support engineering, assembly and test process engineering, tactical purchasing (supplier management, supplier quality engineer and supplier quality techs) product quality assurance/Black Belts, continuous improvement and stock room

• Accountable for value stream metrics and performance (safety, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost)

• Responsible for value stream budget, capital plans and staffing requirements

• Accountable for value stream maintenance and adherence to all related work instructions (i.e. safety rules, BDDS, etc.) and documentation

• Interpret and implement strategy activities to improve the performance of the value stream in order to meet top-level goals

• Implement continuous improvement to achieve departmental and company goals

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Support quality system requirements: ISO 9001-2000, AS 9100, QS9000

• Enlist support from external departments as needed

• Participate in the product life cycle process

• Collaborate with PMO to ensure viability of value stream

• Responsible for creating and implementing competitive and breakthrough strategies

• Interface with wider global management team and responsible for organization design

What we are looking for...

• MA/MS preferred, BA/BS required for US positions

• 2-5 years related work experience in operational leadership in manufacturing environments

• Strong operations focus with Six Sigma methodology and lean manufacturing experience

• Ability to communicate a compelling vision and sense of core purpose

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

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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