Front Line Leader - 1st shift - ACC

Bell Textron Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule off every other Fri

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation

12-13 paid holidays

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic and counselor

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, Advanced Composites Center, seeks a Front-Line Leader for the 1st shift (6:30 AM–4:00 PM) with mandatory OT on weekends. Direct up to 25 unionized employees, driving safety, quality, and throughput while managing daily manufacturing activities.

You will use TAKT, earned hours, and other metrics to improve performance, collaborate with Supply Chain, Process Engineering and Quality, and lead process improvements while adhering to the local union CBA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing environment experience is required.
• At least 3 years proven success in a professional leadership role is required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, detail oriented, and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work multiple shifts.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader.
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Military experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the productivity of team and assigned production objectives.
• Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports
• Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.
• Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Utilize metrics driven accountability for performance such as TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime charges.
• Achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions (such as Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, etc.).
• Develop, support, and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, leadership, communication and organization skills.
• Collaborate and communicate with peers and team members across various shifts to resolve issues and accomplish organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Data-driven

Analytical skills

Multishift availability

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Lean Six Sigma

Union workforce experience

Military experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - Front Line Leader - 1st shift - ACC (346091)

Job Number

346091

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 Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

This position is 1st shift (6:30AM-4:00PM) – Will have mandatory OT weekend shift (rotation typically every 4 weeks).

Advanced Composites Center – Front Line Leader

The Front-Line Leader is responsible for the overall execution and performance of an assigned area.

This includes but is not limited to the general assigning, managing and directing of the daily manufacturing activities of up to 25 union covered employees within their assigned area to attain economy of operations, maximize throughput, and ensure profitable production of parts.

The Front-Line Leader will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

What you’ll be doing as a Front-Line Leader:

• Directly responsible for the productivity of team and assigned production objectives.
• Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports
• Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.
• Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Utilize metrics driven accountability for performance such as TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime charges.
• Achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions (such as Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, etc.).
• Develop, support, and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, leadership, communication and organization skills.
• Collaborate and communicate with peers and team members across various shifts to resolve issues and accomplish organizational goals.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing environment experience is required.
• At least 3 years proven success in a professional leadership role is required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, detail oriented, and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work multiple shifts.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader.
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Military experience is preferred.

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 Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks 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 is preferred.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing environment experience is required.
• At least 3 years proven success in a professional leadership role is required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, detail oriented, and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work multiple shifts.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader.
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is preferred.Actually omitted line break

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)Sorry I made mistake continue: We need correct lines
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks 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.

ITAR and / or EAR Statement

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.