Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fort Collins, United States Woodward, Inc. Full time

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging CommitmentAt 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 workplaces 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 hourly rate pay: $37.26 (minimum) - $46.59 (midpoint) - $55.91 (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 Operations Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The position supports production from a technical standpoint and has an excellent understanding of the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense and/or consultant to Operations Specialists regarding production related issues. The position is consulted by engineering regarding new product and process implementation. It solves difficult manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.What You Will Be Doing
Independently develops new cells, improves flow, increases velocity, and reduces waste. Leads regularly scheduled 5S events.
Collaborates with engineers. Resolves production issues and performs Root Cause Analysis.
Recommends and implements process improvements for new product introductions and/or existing manufacturing processes. Works with engineering, when needed, to develop new processes.

What We Are Looking For
U.S. - Associates Degree - 2 year technical degree or international equivalentpreferred.
U.S. - High School Diploma required.
5+ years of experience as an Operations Specialists or similar external role required.
Certificate or degree in a Six Sigma or special process preferred.
Certificate of Apprenticeship in a technical field in Germany and Poland required.
State certified technician required, or Six Sigma Black Belt based on area of assignment in Germany required.
Automation Specific Functions:
1. Strong understanding of applicable automated or semi-automated manufacturing processes and equipment and
2. Proven ability to access programming controls to create and modify logic code statements to solve problems, increase efficiency, or reduce scrap



Machining Specific Functions:
1. Strong development of manufacturing processes and/or strong design and implementation of Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) programming and
2. Strong interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition



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). Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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