Operations Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Team Growth

Woodward Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Healthcare

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks an Operations Manager SERVO - Manufacturing to lead the operational team, drive performance, and manage budgets across the department.

You will oversee planning, cost control, cross-functional coordination, and implement Lean and DMS elements, using Excel, Power BI and SAP to analyze production data.

Candidates should have strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in manufacturing.
• Track record of achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Experience with lean production systems and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills using ERP and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational team and ensure targets and quality standards are met.
• Develop and manage departmental plans, budgets and priorities.
• Conduct performance appraisals, hiring and training processes, and development plans.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues to minimize disruption.
• Collaborate with other departments to align processes and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Operational Management

Communication

Time Management

Lean

Production System

Computer Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Woodward Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks an Operations Manager SERVO - Manufacturing to lead the operational team, drive performance, and manage budgets across the department.

You will oversee planning, cost control, cross-functional coordination, and implement Lean and DMS elements, using Excel, Power BI and SAP to analyze production data.

Candidates should have strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement.