Operations Supervisor (f/m)

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 128,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Company performance bonus program

Work-life balance

PPK contributions

Educational support

Job summary

Woodward Poland is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day production and ensure efficient operations in a mechanical/electromechanical manufacturing setting. You will supervise production teams, implement production plans and coordinate workload with multiple teams.

The role requires LEAN leadership, a Bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years in manufacturing leadership with fluency in English and Polish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing.
• LEAN leadership in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing.
• Fluent English and Polish.
• Strong data analysis and reporting ability.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Provide immediate supervision to a group of operational employees in direct production and indirect support functions.
• Implement, supervise, and execute scheduled production plans.
• Coordinate workload and capacity requirements and scheduling with teams.
• Develop staffing requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to evaluate tools, processes and lean concepts.
• Lead continuous improvement activities.
• Identify training needs related to safety, quality and new technologies.

Skills

Lean Management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About The Job:

Operations Supervisor oversees day-to-day activities to ensure the production department is running efficiently and meets the expectations and needs of Customers and Stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure that safety guidelines are always followed by workers
• Provide immediate supervision to a group of operational employees in direct production and indirect support functions in mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing environment
• Implement, supervise, and execute scheduled production plans
• Coordinate workload and capacity requirements and work scheduling with teams
• Develop, review, and maintain staffing requirements
• Collaborate with engineers to evaluate current work tools, processes, tooling/equipment, and lean manufacturing concepts
• Lead continuous improvement activities
• Identify training needs related to safety, quality, new technologies and application tools

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing environment - nice to have
• Experience in AEROSPACE industry would be advantage
• Minimum 3 years experience in leadership position in manufacturing environment with LEAN leadership principles
• Fluent English & Polish language skills
• Solid knowledge in Lean Management
• Ability to quickly learn processes, equipment and tools used in specific areas of responsibility
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports / presentations of ongoing manufacturing processes
• Solid communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize day-to-day activities and issues within functional area
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Readiness to international business trips

What You Will Gain:

Salary range from 11 500 to 18 000 PLN gross - depending on experience

A total rewards package, that includes:

• private health insurance
• life & accidental insurance
• Multisport package
• Meal Vouchers
• Company performance bonus program
• Work-life balance
• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
• Educational support

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world's harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.

Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world's biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.