Dispatcher - 1st Shift (DSC)

Textron Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Dispatcher for the 1st shift to expedite assembly items, manage shortages, and ensure timely delivery of parts to the installation point.

The role requires close coordination with purchasing and other departments, follow-up with vendors, and monitoring of schedule adherence to prevent delays, with prior dispatcher experience needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related experience as a dispatcher.

Responsibilities

• Expedites all assembly and detailed items appearing on shortage lists or schedule lists.
• Expedites parts through the various departments and operation.
• Follows up purchasing or vendor contact men to obtain sub-contracted or purchased parts in conformance to the schedule.
• Makes sure that required parts or assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time in the proper sequence and in sufficient quantity, in keeping with the schedule.
• Determines reasons for delays in delivery of parts and suggests possible corrective action.
• In cases of material shortages, may suggest possible substitutes and obtain necessary approvals.
• Determines urgency of various jobs and gives preferences to those most urgently needed.
• Follows up Engineering change notices.
• May coordinate the functions of lower grade dispatchers.
• Prepares shortage log, records all MDR’s from inspection review crib, and expedites rework or replacement.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Job description

Dispatcher - 1st Shift (DSC)

Description

Job Description:

• Expedites all assembly and detailed items appearing on shortage lists or schedule lists.
• Expedites parts through the various departments and operation.
• Follows up purchasing or vendor contact men to obtain sub-contracted or purchased parts in conformance to the schedule.
• Makes sure that required parts or assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time in the proper sequence and in sufficient quantity, in keeping with the schedule.
• Determines reasons for delays in delivery of parts and suggests possible corrective action.
• In cases of material shortages, may suggest possible substitutes and obtain necessary approvals.
• Determines urgency of various jobs and gives preferences to those most urgently needed.
• Follows up Engineering change notices.
• May coordinate the functions of lower grade dispatchers.
• Prepares shortage log, records all MDR’s from inspection review crib, and expedites rework or replacement.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Those necessary to perform the work involved

Qualifications

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Three (3) years of related experience as a dispatcher

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 10/07/2026, 8:10:07 AM
Job Number: 345369