CI Specialist II/CI/ Lean Six Sigma Expert

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.

• Level 2: Estimated annual base pay: $91,440 (minimum) - $114,300 (midpoint) - $137,160 (maximum)
• Level 3: Estimated annual base pay: $106,800 (minimum) - $133,500 (midpoint) - $160,200 (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, 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
  

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a CI Specialist II or CI/Lean Six Sigma Expert, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

CI Specialist II Level 2: Under the direction of and reporting to the Global Continuous Improvement Manager, the Global Continuous Improvement Specialist will teach and mentor New Member, Greenbelts, Champions and Woodward's general Membership on the principles of BTO Lean Six Sigma. The CI Specialist will partner with Process Owners and Champions to facilitate training and improvement workshops using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. The CI Specialist II will support a One Woodward approach to BTO Lean Six Sigma.

Lean Six Sigma Expert Level 3: The Continuous Improvement Lean/Six Sigma Expert will partner with the Process Owners and Champions to drive results in the organization utilizing WLES principles. The CI Expert will assist in project identification/selection, assuring linkage between projects, business and customer priorities. The CI Expert will mentor, coach and develop Black belts, Greenbelts and Woodward's general membership assigned to projects related to Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies. The Aero Supply Chain is progressing through a process excellence initiative, with the goal of removing waste, creating flow, and documenting best practice processes throughout the supply chain. In this role the CI Specialist / CI expert will be a key change agent for supply chain strategic business initiatives in areas such as inventory optimization, business process improvement, and supplier development. While much of the work will be in the hybrid/office environment performing transactional process improvement, there will be about 25-50% travel to help suppliers improve their operational excellence and help improve our internal operations sites.

What You Will Be Doing

Level 2:

• Work with members of the organization (including customers and suppliers) to identify and implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen methodologies.
• Lead and/or facilitate workshops, projects and project reviews for Woodward members.
• Coordinate and lead process improvement training for Woodward members and suppliers.
• Track and report project results to leadership team as appropriate.
• Interface cross-functionally with internal members and/or external clients.
• Assist in leveraging improvements to other programs and business units as requested.
• Develop and maintain best practices. Share and communicate the best practices throughout the organization with written and verbal communications.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the Six Sigma tools that will provide a process improvement knowledge library to the Global Woodward membership.
  
  

Level 3:

• Lead multiple process improvement teams utilizing Lean Six Sigma resulting in improved Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, or Cost.
• Mentor and assist the leadership team to drive cultural change that embraces CI as the mans to achieve SQDRC improvement.
• Mentor black belts and greenbelts in Lean/Six Sigma projects and lead and/or facilitate workshops, projects and project reviews for Woodward members and suppliers.
• Train, coach and mentor Continuous Improvement throughout the organization in order to embed a CI culture.
• Develop and maintain Woodward's core Lean Six Sigma tools that will provide a process improvement knowledge library to the global membership.
• Problem Solving using scientific methods. Coaching and facilitating teams through the plan, do, check, act (PDCA) process of making improvement using A3 and lean methodologies
• Standard work development. Turning “tribal knowledge” into “the one best way”, by assisting teams in developing future state processes, and documenting existing processes
• Facilitating value stream mapping workshops, and managing kaizen task completion
• Training and coaching GSC members on lean methodologies
• Collaborating with supplier development engineers on lean manufacturing implementation in the supply base
• Develop and maintain best practices. Share and communicate the best practices throughout the organization with written and verbal communications.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) in a related field or equivalent technical degree required.
• Minimum three years exposure to manufacturing and quality business processes (transactional or operational) required.
• Minimum three years process improvement experience (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) with demonstrated track record of results required.
• Experience with statistical software required (SPC, XL, Minitab or equivalent) required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt complete requirements within 18 months of entering position required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Trained required, certification highly desired.
• ASQ Certification and additional process improvement training (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen methodologies to identify and implement process improvements
• Technical competency in Lean Six-Sigma skills: DMAIC, BTO, Lean, Kaizen, project management techniques.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills, excellent oral and written communication skills (including listening skills) and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and manage workshops, projects and training sessions effectively.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in workshops, projects and effectively speak before groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data collection, metrics and the use of performance targets in tracking process improvements.
  
  

Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) in a related field or equivalent technical degree required.
• 2-5 years exposure to manufacturing and quality business processes (transactional or operational) required.
• Process improvement experience (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) in transactional and operational processes with demonstrated track record of results required.
• Advanced knowledge of Six Sigma statistical software required (SPC, XL, Minitab or equivalent) required.
• Six Sigma Black belt required.
• Master Black belt Curriculum required.
• Additional process improvement training (Lean Enterprise Institute, Six Sigma Champions training) required.
• Certified Lean Master Course complete and certified within one year of start required.
• Up to 50% travel required.
  
  

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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.