Lean WBS Coach I — Drive Process Improvement

Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

EAP

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Referral bonus

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward's Industrial Product Segment in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a WBS Coach I who supports Lean initiatives by helping teams improve processes, reduce waste, and strengthen daily management practices. This role requires involvement in Kaizen events and basic Lean tools under guidance.

Estimated annual base pay ranges from $74,000 to $118,000 USD with a comprehensive bonus structure. The successful candidate will assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, apply 5S and visual

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Lean concepts and tools.
• Experience supporting process improvement activities.
• Ability to map processes and collect data.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lean projects under guidance of coaches or leaders.
• Facilitate basic Lean tools and daily management practices.
• Participate in Kaizen events with data collection and process mapping.
• Support daily management systems including huddle boards and visual metrics.
• Assist leaders in applying structured problem‑solving techniques (root cause analysis, PDCA).

Skills

Kaizen

5S

Visual management

Standardized work

PDCA

Data analysis

Problem solving

Facilitation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Woodward's Industrial Product Segment in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a WBS Coach I who supports Lean initiatives by helping teams improve processes, reduce waste, and strengthen daily management practices. This role requires involvement in Kaizen events and basic Lean tools under guidance.

Estimated annual base pay ranges from $74,000 to $118,000 USD with a comprehensive bonus structure. The successful candidate will assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, apply 5S and visual