Woodward - Fort Collins, CO
posted 2 months ago
The Operations Specialist Level 3 at Woodward plays a crucial role in supporting production from a technical standpoint, possessing a deep understanding of the products being manufactured. This position serves as the first line of defense and a consultant to other Operations Specialists regarding production-related issues. The Operations Specialist collaborates closely with engineering teams to facilitate the implementation of new products and processes, addressing complex manufacturing challenges and driving process improvements. In this role, the Operations Specialist is responsible for independently developing new production cells, enhancing workflow, increasing production velocity, and minimizing waste. They lead regular 5S events to maintain organization and efficiency in the workspace. The specialist is tasked with resolving production issues through thorough Root Cause Analysis and is expected to recommend and implement process improvements for both new product introductions and existing manufacturing processes. This includes working with engineering to develop new processes and identifying errors in manufacturing documents, providing necessary revisions to ensure accuracy. Additionally, the Operations Specialist writes and releases new work instructions and updates existing manufacturing documentation. They evaluate new tooling for its applicability to current designs and recommend revisions to methods of operation, material handling, and equipment layout to boost production and improve standards. The role also involves the disposition of standard nonconformances, such as Quality Notifications (QNs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Action Tracking Reports (ATRs).