Operations Training 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 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 annual base pay: $100,200 (minimum) - $125,200 (midpoint) - $150,200 (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 an Operations Training Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manages the Operations Foundational Onboarding Program for the assigned site/s.
• Manages offline skills training content, equipment, and delivery for the assigned site/s.
• Serves as a key local leader to drive consistent training assessment, training design and impactful training delivery across the production organization.
• Leads standard content management (content updates, content communication and content retention) for local production training programs.
• Provides guidance and recommendations to the management team for what is an appropriate level and type of training for production members.
• Works with local leaders to ensure cross-training strategies are being actively worked and maintained.
• Develops and reports on metrics to the Leadership team with feedback on the effectiveness of the training and defects found during audits.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• U.S. bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences required.
• 2-5 years superior project management experience and skills with the ability to lead direct and/or matrixed teams to achieve results re quired.
• 2-5 years training curriculum development or instructional design experience in a technical or manufacturing environment preferred.
• 5% of travel to other sites as part of leveraging and maintaining consistency between sites.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent understanding of Woodward operations and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated solid leadership skills.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills throughout all levels of the organization, experience with presenting.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Demonstrated strong relationship skills, including collaborating, and building trusted relationships with members at all levels.
• Passionate about learning, training, and development of Woodward members
  
  

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

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