Product Safety Systems Manager

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an SMS Manager to lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the product Safety Management System for Fuel Systems & Controls.

You will drive safety governance across the product lifecycle, partnering with engineering, operations, quality, and customer-facing teams. The role emphasizes proactive hazard identification, risk management, and data-driven decisions to ensure safety controls are effective and integrated into design, development,

Qualifications

• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMS governance and policy deployment.

Skills

Leadership

SMS governance

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decisions

Operational planning

Business processes

Financial performance

Manufacturing operations

Education

Aken certification

Certified Technician credential

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an SMS Manager to lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the product Safety Management System for Fuel Systems & Controls.

You will drive safety governance across the product lifecycle, partnering with engineering, operations, quality, and customer-facing teams. The role emphasizes proactive hazard identification, risk management, and data-driven decisions to ensure safety controls are effective and integrated into design, development,