Supervisor, Operations at Kitty Hawk

## Supervisor, Operations at Kitty Hawk Apply locations:
Loveland, CO, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 3, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR111948

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.
** Operations Supervisor
** Woodward is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a team responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing complete control systems and kits for military, marine, and industrial applications. This position plays a key role in supporting the production of mission critical control systems, including systems supplied to the U.S. Navy.

The Operations Supervisor will oversee daily department activities, ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule, and provide leadership to team members in a highly regulated production environment. This role is responsible for driving performance, maintaining quality standards, supporting continuous improvement, and helping ensure that all products meet strict customer and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in reading system level electrical schematics and control panel manufacturing. They must also have the ability to manage a fast-paced team focused on precision, accountability, and reliability.

Estimated annual base pay: $85,000-$120,000

On Site Work Schedule—Day Shift in Loveland, Colorado
* 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
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Technical Expertise:
Serves as the internal technical authority in mechanical engineering, providing advanced knowledge and guidance across projects and initiatives.
* Strategic Development:
Contributes to the formulation and execution of mechanical engineering strategies, aligning technical solutions with business goals and industry trends.
* Complex Problem Solving:
Identifies and resolves unique, high impact engineering challenges by developing innovative and effective solutions.
* Project Leadership:
Leads and manages high risk, complex mechanical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
* Stakeholder Communication:
Communicates sophisticated technical concepts to senior leadership and external partners, influencing decision making and resource allocation.
** Key

Skills:

*** Technical Expertise:
Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles and advanced technical methodologies.
* Strategic Planning:
Ability to develop and contribute to long term strategies that align with organizational goals.
* Complex Problem Solving:
Skill…