Woodward

Woodward

1st Shift Supervisor - CNC Machining

Niles, IL, US

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$115kDetected 2 days ago
Data VisualizationExcelProcess ImprovementERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

  • 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.
  • Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities

  • Team Supervision: Provide direct support to front line team members in meeting their daily production targets to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Performance Management: Conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, manages member development, recognition and ensures accountability and policy adherence.
  • Process Improvement: Collaborates with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness to improve the production system and meet customer demand.
  • Provide direct support to front line team members in meeting their daily production targets to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Participates and support continuous improvement activities.
  • Works collaboratively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.
  • Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.
  • Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture.
  • Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
  • Woodward's Aerospace Division in Niles, Illinois is looking for a proactive and results-driven Operations Supervisor to lead and support our front-line team in achieving daily production goals and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • The ability to guide, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve goals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive work environment.
  • Ability to identify critical tasks and allocate time and resources accordingly.

Nice to have

  • Extensive experience in CNC Machining: 5 axis Mill/Turn, 3-4 axis Lathes, 3-4 axis Mills, Swiss, Gear Hobbing/Shaping, OD/ID Grinding, EDM
  • Supervision in a union environment
  • 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).

Skills

  • Computer
  • Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for operational reporting.
  • Ability to analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP.
  • Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for inventory and production scheduling

Compensation

  • $85,000-$115,000
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Benefits

  • Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

Company info

  • We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U
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