Team Coach at 01 & 04 Woodward, Inc. — Spartanburg, SC

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 escalate 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.