at Woodward, Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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: $139,000 (minimum) - $174,000 (midpoint) - $209,000 (maximum)
*All members included in 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 Lean Transformation professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The WPS Master Sensei is recognized as the global subject matter expert in the WPS system. The Master Sensei has demonstrated deep technical knowledge of multiple functions within the organization and expertise in the True North principles, systems and tools that is instrumental in developing other Sensei's and competency within the business units. The Master Sensei partners with multiple large, complex sites and its operational leadership to drive results in the organization utilizing the WPS Principles. The WPS Master Sensei reports to a Vice President. The WPS Master Sensei will assess and recommend project identification/selection, assuring linkage between projects, business and customer priorities. The CI Master Sensei will mentor, and coach all levels of the organization in the proper application of SIOP, WLSW and VSA while developing other sensei's. In addition the Master Sensei is responsible for the development, improvements and delivering the WPS training. The WPS Master Sensei serves as the expert and "go to" person for the True North team and provides guidance and recommendations to the top leadership within the company.
What You Will Be Doing
Drives a strategic mindset and commitment to operational excellence across the operation (i.e. defines improvement goals, establishes accountability through QDRC metrics)
Influences and drives standard principles and tools across Woodward in the alignment of the True North philosophies, methodologies and overarching best practices that is impactful and current with "Best in Class" industry practices
Excellent ability to see bigger picture of influences and impacts across multi-functions of True North applications
Uses True North systems, tools and techniques to continually improve processes and business results
What We Are Looking For
10+ years professional experience working within a LEAN manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success in implementing large scale Lean/Six Sigma concepts
Expert experience in an operations leadership or CI role involving coaching, teaching or mentoring others on operational process and principles within a LEAN manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
Master's degree (MA/MS) preferred
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
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