Operations Training Specialist

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 I

• Estimated annual base pay: $24.04 (minimum) - $31.25 (midpoint) - $38.46 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime IF APPLICABLE

LEVEL II

• Estimated annual base pay: $27.40 (minimum) - $35.58 (midpoint) - $43.75 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime IF APPLICABLE

• 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:

• Update Training Materials: Creates and updates standardized training documentation based on operational procedures and quality guidelines.
• Conduct Routine Training Sessions: Conducts routine training sessions to educate members on foundational skills and operational processes.
• Provide Membership Support: Act as a mentor and lead for members, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with Team Members: Collaborates with team members to identify training needs and integrate training initiatives with team objectives.
• Support Problem Resolution: Assists in resolving straightforward operational challenges by recognizing gap-to-standard and resolving or escalating.

Key Skills:

• Analytical Skills: Utilizes basic analytical methods to evaluate training effectiveness and operational processes.
• Training Technology: Maintains comprehensive training materials and standard operating procedures with common software and/ or technology.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies routine challenges and recognizes when the problem can be resolved individually or needs to be escalated.
• Task Completion: Ability to complete assigned tasks by a pre-determined deadline.
• Effective Communication: Conveys technical information clearly and effectively to team members and trainees.
• Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with team members to integrate training initiatives with departmental goals.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in preparing and delivering training content.
• Instructional Design (ID): Uses ID principles and team standards to update existing content.
• Basic Systems Knowledge: Awareness and understanding of Operations systems and ability to communicate and answer basic questions.
• Time Management: Efficient in managing personal workload to meet deadlines and quality standards.

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.