Operations Leader - Manufacturing | Lean, ERP & Budgeting

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Woodward Inc. seeks an Operations Manager SERVO – Manufacturing – RCC in Loves Park, IL to lead the operational team and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

You will develop departmental plans, budgets and priorities, manage staffing and training, and collaborate with other departments to optimize processes. Strong Excel/BI skills and SAP experience are a plus; this role offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Leadership responsibilities to guide and develop the operational team.
• Operational Planning: develop departmental plans, budgets and priorities.
• Performance Management: conduct appraisals, hiring and training.
• Problem Resolution: identify and resolve technical/operational issues.
• Cross Functional Coordination: collaborate to integrate business processes.
• Key Skills: Leadership, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Operational Management, Communication, Time Management, Lean Mindset, Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the operational team to meet targets and quality standards.
• Develop departmental plans, budgets and priorities to address resources.
• Conduct performance appraisals, handle hiring and training.
• Identify and resolve technical/operational issues with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Operational Management

Communication

Time Management

Lean Mindset

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Woodward Inc. seeks an Operations Manager SERVO – Manufacturing – RCC in Loves Park, IL to lead the operational team and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

You will develop departmental plans, budgets and priorities, manage staffing and training, and collaborate with other departments to optimize processes. Strong Excel/BI skills and SAP experience are a plus; this role offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.