Team Coach

Woodward,-Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Life & AD&D

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Voluntary benefits

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Team Coach to lead sitewide improvements in safety, quality, and delivery. You will coach a cross-trained team, apply lean tools, and drive PDCA cycles across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes Kaizen participation, daily management, and collaboration across departments. A strong background in ERP/PLM systems and a passion for continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership in cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Experience applying lean tools to improve processes
• Kaizen event planning and execution
• Daily management and visual metrics background
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional relationship building
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Experience with ERP/PLM manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

• Lead sitewide decision making and coach teams on Safety, Quality, and Delivery metrics
• Facilitate lean tools to reduce waste and drive improvements
• Plan and execute Kaizen events with data collection and action plans
• Drive Daily Management practices with huddle boards and visual metrics
• Promote safety and accountability across the team
• Support process mapping and data analysis to identify inefficiencies

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Kaizen

Problem solving

Process mapping

Collaboration

Communication

Manufacturing systems

Safety mindset

Cross training

Tools

ERP

PLM

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Team Coach Estimated annual base pay: $74,000.00 (minimum) - $96,000.00 (midpoint) - $118,000.00 (maximum).

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership Acumen: In a flexible and cross trained teaming environment, take a leadership role in sitewide decision making. Coach the team to become leaders and own Safety, Quality, and Delivery metrics. Coach structured problem solving, including root cause analysis and PDCA cycles.
• Lean and Process Improvement: Facilitate applications of lean tools (5S, visual management, standardized work, Daily Management Systems) to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Kaizen Event Participation: Assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, supporting data collection, process mapping, and action plan development.
• Daily Management System: Drive and coach Daily Management practices (huddle boards, visual metrics, performance tracking).
• Safety Mindset: Serve as a safety champion, foster team accountability, and align safety initiatives with organizational goals.

Key Skills:

• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues during assembly, test, and machining processes. Anticipate potential gaps and elevate as needed.
• Process Mapping and Improvement: Support process mapping to identify inefficiencies. Collect and analyze data to measure performance and drive improvement.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work cooperatively with teams across all levels. Build strong cross functional relationships and foster a collaborative culture.
• Communication: Communicate clearly (verbal and written). Engage employees in improvement efforts through active listening and asking questions. Convey advanced technical information effectively.
• Attention to Detail and Empathy: Document processes and track metrics precisely. Display strong interpersonal skills to connect with employees and create a supportive environment.
• Proficiency with Manufacturing Systems: Experience with enterprise manufacturing systems including ERP and PLM, automation technologies, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Feedback: Give and receive feedback from members of all levels.
• Cross Training: Assist members in cross training and demonstrate depth in multiple manufacturing and operational roles.

Woodward Core Values:

• Demonstrate Woodward's core values of integrity, respectful, accountable, humble, and driven.
• Lean Acumen: Understand and execute 5S, visual management, standardized work, daily management systems, and kaizen events.

Notice:

The position for which you are applying will be designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position in the future, as defined in 14 CFR part 120. When this position becomes designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test for prohibited drugs as defined in 49 CFR § 40.3, including marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, before performing safety-sensitive duties. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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.