Front Line Leader - 2nd shift - ACC

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Advanced Composites Center Front Line Leader to oversee daily manufacturing activities for up to 25 unionized employees.

You will direct assignments, monitor performance, and drive safety, quality, and cost management across the line. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Quality to implement process improvements and meet production goals while ensuring adherence to the Collective Bargaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or a related discipline preferred.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven

Analytical

Shift coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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.

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.

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

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Team Leader

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Second Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

08/10/2026, 10:31:30 AM