Training Leader

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. 

Training Leader

• Estimated annual base pay: Estimated annual base pay: $85,000 (minimum) - $110,000 (midpoint) - $136,000 (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:

• Implements Programs: Executes internal training, development, and selection programs to enhance team performance, workforce readiness, and operational efficiency.
• Instructional Excellence: Instructs technical and development courses for members at all organizational levels and achieves learning objectives through training excellence and skill assessment.
• Coordinates Schedules & Support Teams: Collaborates with site leaders and subject matter experts to identify instructors and selection-team members; organizes training and selection activities into a cohesive schedule and communicates program requirements and updates regularly.
• Facilitates Workforce Readiness: Coordinates onboarding activities for new hires and supports candidate selection processes to ensure successful integration and long-term workforce development.
• Drives Culture through Training: Collaborates with site leaders and teams to understand culture initiatives and drives improvement through programs, development activities, and training initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Course Instruction: Expertise in facilitating engaging in-person training courses, both technical and soft-skill based.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, operational procedures, and workforce development practices.
• Leadership without Authority: Ability to guide, influence, and motivate team members and SMEs to achieve training and operational objectives without direct-line authority.
• Employee Development: Expertise in training and developing team members to enhance capability, performance, and career growth.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to prioritize activities and develop plans to meet site and organizational goals.
• Compliance Management: Ensures adherence to policies and procedures to maintain quality and standards.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of operational business practices and program management to improve workforce effectiveness and process efficiency.
• Program Coordination: Skilled in organizing training, onboarding, and selection activities while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Resource Coordination: Skilled in coordinating instructors, subject matter experts, facilities, and materials to support operational demands.
• Communication: Effective at facilitating discussions, delivering presentations, interpreting results, and communicating improvement opportunities with site leadership and employees.

Successful candidates typically have:

• Proven experience facilitating training to hourly, technical, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Experience supporting workforce onboarding, employee development, selection programs, or talent assessment initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple training and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environments preferred.

Notice: The position for which you are applying will be designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position in the future, as defined in 14 CFR part 120.  When this position becomes designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test for prohibited drugs as defined in 49 CFR § 40.3, including marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, before performing safety-sensitive duties.

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.