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CI Specialist I

Woodward HRT/MPC
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Niles
6300 West Howard Street (Show on map)
Aug 13, 2025
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. Estimated annual base pay:$69,680 (minimum) - $87,100 (midpoint) - $104,520 (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 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. Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a CI Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you! If you're a CI Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. As the CI Specialist, under the direction of and reporting to the Global Continuous Improvement Manager, the Global Continuous Improvement Specialist will teach New Member, Greenbelt, Champions and Woodward's general Membership on the principles of BTO Lean Six Sigma. The CI Specialist will support a One Woodward approach to BTO Lean Six Sigma. What you will be doing... Work with members of the organization to identify and implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen methodologies. Facilitate workshops, projects and project reviews for Woodward members. Facilitate process improvement training for Woodward members. 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. Complete written and verbal communications to provide best practice sharing throughout the organization. Assist in maintaining and enhancing the Six Sigma tools that will provide a process improvement knowledge library to the Global Woodward membership. What we are looking for... Associate's Degree Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen methodologies. 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. Demonstrated ability to navigate WISE. Ability to influence change in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration. Minimum of 20% travel time will be required (both domestically and internationally) to support other business unit's process improvement activities and may include travel to customers and suppliers. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Exposure to manufacturing and quality business processes (transactional or operational) Previous process improvement experience (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) with demonstrated track record of results. Previous experience with statistical software ASQ Certification Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Six Sigma Black Belt Training 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.