CareerPlan

WBS Manager

Rockford - Rock Cut Campus (RCC), USFull-time$105k–$140k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Partner with Value Stream leaders to deploy and mature the Woodward Business System (WBS), build a daily problem-solving culture, and drive sustainable improvements aligned with site objectives.

Role type

Operational Excellence Coach (Business System Coach)

Builds

Operational performance and a problem-solving culture within Value Streams

Domain

Manufacturing operations / Operational Excellence

Required skills

Woodward Production System (WPS) proficiency, structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, PDCA, root cause analysis), 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, coaching principles, facilitation

Preferred skills

Empathy and Emotional Intelligence, ability to create a safe environment for experimentation, strategic alignment

Technologies

A3, PDCA, 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen

Responsibilities

Coach the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Production System for the Value Stream, Serve as a role model and advocate for a culture where employees embrace problem-solving as a daily practice, Provide training and guidance to help leaders become effective coaches, Share ownership of overall performance with Value Stream leader, Ensure site-level objectives are cascaded clearly through all value stream departments and teams