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Woodward

Rockford - Rock Cut Campus (RCC), United States of America

Safety Management Systems (SMS) Manager.

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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: $108,000 (minimum) - $140,000 (midpoint) - $173,000 (maximum) All Levels are eligible for the benefits below: 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 Summary: The Safety Management System (SMS) Manager leads the implementation, maintenance, integration, and continual improvement of the product Safety Management System for Fuel Systems & Controls (FS&C). This role supports a proactive, enterprise-wide approach to product safety through leadership engagement, hazard identification, risk-based decision making, safety assurance, and safety promotion. The SMS Manager partners with Business Unit and site leaders, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Support, and customer-facing teams to embed product safety principles across design, development, production, fielded product support, and service activities. The role promotes an open reporting environment, supports effective safety governance, and helps ensure that product safety controls are implemented, monitored, and validated. Key Responsibilities: SMS Governance and Policy Deployment Lead the deployment and sustainment of the product Safety Management System (SMS) in alignment with company SMS policy and applicable site-specific SMS manuals. Support Business Units and sites in implementing the four SMS elements: Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion. Develop and maintain SMS processes, procedures, tools, governance routines, and records. Coordinate periodic reviews of the SMS policy and supporting processes to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness. Safety Program Management Team Support Support Safety Program Management Team (SPMT) governance, meeting preparation, safety concern reviews, decision documentation, and action tracking. Maintain the safety item worklist, including approved containment actions, permanent corrective actions, closure requirements, monitoring, and validation of effectiveness. Coordinate cross-functional inputs required for timely, informed, and data-driven safety decisions. Support collaboration with the end product owner in determining whether a component-level concern represents a customer product safety issue. Quality Management and Process Improvement Oversee and direct quality assurance teams to achieve established quality and safety objectives. Develop, implement, and enforce quality standards and procedures across operational processes. Identify, analyze, and resolve technical and operational quality issues to maintain operational excellence. Develop and implement strategies to improve quality control processes and promote continuous improvement. Conduct performance appraisals, provide feedback, and facilitate training and development for team members. Proactive Hazard Identification and Reporting Establish and improve structured, ongoing processes for identifying potential product safety hazards across the product life cycle. Promote a just and open reporting environment that encourages employees to report hazards and safety concerns without fear of retaliation. Integrate Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), learning teams, and human factors principles where applicable. Reinforce STOP culture expectations and the prevention of defect pass-through. Safety Risk Management Facilitate the consistent assessment, prioritization, and management of product performance risks using defined methodologies. Ensure internal risk assessments remain focused on the ability of components or systems to meet design intent and customer specifications. Coordinate customer approval or involvement before customer product-level system safety risk assessments are performed. Track risk controls intended to eliminate or mitigate identified risks to an acceptable level. Safety Assurance and Continuous Improvement Establish monitoring and assurance activities to evaluate SMS conformance, performance, and control effectiveness. Use performance data, audits, lessons learned, and relevant industry trends to identify opportunities for continual improvement. Coordinate validation of containment and permanent corrective action effectiveness through closure. Support compliance with applicable regulatory and product safety requirements. Training, Communication, and Engagement Develop and coordinate role-based SMS training to ensure personnel have the knowledge and skills required to fulfill safety responsibilities. Create and execute communication plans that improve safety awareness, alignment, and active participation at all organizational levels. Provide coaching and practical guidance to leaders and functional teams regarding SMS responsibilities and expectations. Promote the sharing of lessons learned and effective safety practices across Business Units and sites. Enterprise Integration and Leadership Integrate safety management principles into design, development, production, quality, support, and service processes. Advise leadership on SMS performance, emerging product safety risks, resource needs, and improvement priorities. Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence action across organizational boundaries. Champion a positive product safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Monitor departmental operational and financial performance and allocate resources to support quality and safety objectives. Key Skills and Qualifications Leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration. Safety Management System governance and product safety risk management. Quality assurance, corrective action, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to use data, audits, and performance metrics to support informed decisions. Knowledge of operational planning, business processes, and financial performance. Technical expertise in quality, safety, or manufacturing operations. Other Qualifications: Aken certification, Certified Technician credential, or bachelor’s degree 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. #LI-AT1 What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.
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Where
Rockford - Rock Cut Campus (RCC), United States of America
Work
Remote
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Posted
22 Sep, 2026
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