Front Line Leader - 2nd shift - ACC

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

12–13 paid holidays

Parental leave 6 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Front Line Leader for the 2nd shift in Advanced Composites Center. You will oversee daily manufacturing activities for up to 25 unionized employees, drive safety, quality and throughput, and partner across functions to meet production goals.

The role requires leadership in a matrix environment, experience with Lean/Six Sigma is preferred, and the ability to manage a unionized workforce under the CBA. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline.
• 2+ years of production or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline

Job description

Front Line Leader - 2nd shift - ACC

Description

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.

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
• Collaborate and communicate with peers and team members across various shifts to resolve issues and accomplish organizational goals
• Utilize metrics driven accountability for performance such as TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime charges
• Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
• Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to 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.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, leadership, communication and organization skills.
• Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or a related discipline preferred.

• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Skills You Bring to this Role:

• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader.
• This candidate must have excellent oral and written communications skills, be detail oriented, and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• This candidate must have strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work multiple shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years production or manufacturing experience preferred
• Military experience preferred
• Managing a unionized workforce preferred
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

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
• 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

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.

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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Team Leader
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 08/10/2026, 2:31:30 PM
Job Number: 344196