Facilities Equipment & Maintenance Front Line Leader - 1st Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Paid holidays 12-13

Parental leave 6 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Employee Resource Groups

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bell Textron in Grand Prairie, Texas, seeks a Facilities Equipment & Maintenance Front Line Leader for 1st shift. You will supervise union-covered technicians and partner with the Maintenance Planner to keep equipment reliable and maintenance on schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production and quality teams, tracking work orders and parts, mentoring staff, and upholding OSHA safety standards. Relocation assistance is NOT available for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience as a maintenance supervisor or front-line leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians and coordinate with the Maintenance Planner to execute all maintenance activities.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance is completed on time and equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain a safe working environment per OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Job Description - Facilities Equipment & Maintenance Front Line Leader - 1st Shift (345068)

Facilities Equipment & Maintenance Front Line Leader - 1st Shift (345068)

Job Number: 345068

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This position is onsite at Bell's Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Facilities Equipment & Maintenance

Responsible for leading a team of union covered maintenance technicians in the day-to-day operations of an industrial maintenance department.

This includes working closely with a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to ensure that all maintenance activities, including preventative and predictive maintenance, are executed efficiently.

What you’ll be doing as a Leader, Equipment Maintenance (Front Line Supervisor):

• Work closely with the Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to supervise and execute all maintenance activities, ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and that scheduled maintenance is completed on time.
• Coordinate with other departments, including production, quality, equipment, process, and industrial engineering, to ensure that maintenance activities do not interfere with production schedules.
• Monitor and track maintenance activities, including work orders, parts orders, and equipment performance data, to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs, and work with management to develop and implement a budget for maintenance activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, providing training and support as needed to ensure that all team members are performing their duties effectively and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain a safe working environment by ensuring that all maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Inspect/audit work in progress and upon completion, focusing on safety and quality of work.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase overall efficiency

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proven experience as a maintenance supervisor or front-line leader in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices and procedures, including knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours of Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks of parental leave
• Competitive salary
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose, and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proven experience as a maintenance supervisor or front-line leader in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices and procedures, including knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours of Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose, and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

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.

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