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Woodward, Inc. · 1 day ago

Frontline Leader Program Facilitator

Niles, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $136K/yr

Woodward, Inc. is dedicated to creating a supportive workplace and delivering energy control solutions. The Frontline Leader Program Facilitator will coach the deployment of the Woodward Production System, manage program logistics, and develop a problem-solving culture among employees.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Business System Coach: Coach the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the Site(s)

Coordinate Program Logistics: Manage scheduling, materials, and communication to ensure seamless program delivery and positive participant experience

Develop a Problem-Solving Culture: Serve as a role model and advocate for a culture where employees at all levels embrace problem-solving as a daily practice

Develop Leaders as Coaches: Provide training, tools, and guidance to help leaders, become effective coaches who empower their teams while supporting their personal growth and development in efforts of building a pipeline of future leaders

Support participant aftercare: Ensure follow-up process at site(s) supports participants post-graduation learning, with process adherence, and coaching

Build relationships with site leaders and other stakeholders to support program success

Qualification

Woodward Production SystemCoaching PrinciplesStructured Problem-SolvingFacilitation SkillsContinuous Improvement ToolsCollaborative Relationship BuildingStrategic AlignmentEmpathySafe Environment for ExperimentationStandardizeSustain ImprovementsEmotional Intelligence

Required

Demonstrates knowledge with the Woodward Production System (WPS)

Strong understanding of coaching principles and the ability to mentor leaders at all levels

Strong knowledge of the structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, PDCA, root cause analysis)

Ability to facilitate training, improvement workshops and Kaizen activities with a diverse group of participants effectively

Ability to work effectively with leaders across functions, fostering trust and alignment

Ability to implement key business objective deliverables (SQDC)

Strong knowledge of 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management Systems, Flow / Pull, Value Stream Mapping and Improvements through Kaizen methodology

Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with employees at all levels

Foster an atmosphere where employees feel safe to surface problems, test ideas, and learn from failures

Ability to work with teams to implement and standardize improved processes, ensuring sustainability and continuous improvement

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

Benefits

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, including floating 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

Company

Woodward, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets.

Founded in 1870