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