Safety Management Systems Manager

Woodward, Inc.

. Lead the implementation, maintenance, integration, and continual improvement of the product Safety Management System for Fuel Systems & Controls .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Safety Management System governance, product safety risk management, and quality assurance processes. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to enhance safety and quality objectives while utilizing data-driven decision-making.

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Safety Management System GovernanceQuality AssuranceProduct Safety Risk ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Safety Risk ManagementContinuous ImprovementCorrective ActionData AnalysisOperational PlanningPerformance MetricsTechnical Expertise in QualityHazard IdentificationDecision DocumentationMonitoring and Assurance Activities

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Aken CertificationCertified Technician CredentialBachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Safety AssuranceSafety PromotionQuality StandardsSafety Program ManagementFinancial PerformanceOperational PerformanceSafety Lessons LearnedGovernance RoutinesProduct Performance Risk AssessmentEffectiveness Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the implementation, maintenance, integration, and continual improvement of the product Safety Management System for Fuel Systems & Controls
Support an enterprise-wide approach to product safety through leadership engagement, hazard identification, risk-based decision making, safety assurance, and safety promotion
Partner with Business Unit and site leaders, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Support, and customer-facing teams
Deploy and sustain the product Safety Management System in alignment with company policy and site-specific manuals
Support implementation of Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion
Develop and maintain SMS processes, procedures, tools, governance routines, and records
Support Safety Program Management Team governance, meeting preparation, safety concern reviews, decision documentation, and action tracking
Maintain the safety item worklist, corrective actions, closure requirements, monitoring, and effectiveness validation
Oversee and direct quality assurance teams to achieve quality and safety objectives
Develop, implement, and enforce quality standards and procedures
Identify, analyze, and resolve technical and operational quality issues
Establish processes for proactive product safety hazard identification and reporting
Facilitate product performance risk assessment, prioritization, and management
Establish monitoring and assurance activities to evaluate SMS conformance, performance, and control effectiveness
Coordinate training, communication plans, coaching, and sharing of safety lessons learned
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
Monitor departmental operational and financial performance and allocate resources to quality and safety objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Aken certification, Certified Technician credential, or bachelor’s degree
Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR/EAR, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement
Training/Professional Development opportunities
12 paid holidays
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
Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave