Front Line Leader DSC - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Holidays 12–13 per year

Parental leave

On-site clinic

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Front Line Leader for the Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, TX, on 2nd shift (1:30PM-12:00AM). This onsite role entails supervising up to 25 unionized employees, directing CNC activities, and partnering with engineering and quality to improve processes while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The position requires 5 years of manufacturing or military experience, strong leadership, and data-driven decision making, with weekend OT on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of manufacturing or military experience.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Data-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Able to leverage modern business systems and basic computer skills.
• Empowering team leader who encourages growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assign, manage and direct daily manufacturing activities of up to 25 union-covered employees.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Quality to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Direct CNC manufacturing activities focusing on safety and operational efficiency.
• Discipline employees when necessary.
• Operate under the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide metrics-driven accountability for earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead and overtime.
• Work across functions (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, CI, Quality).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Data driven

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Front Line Leader DSC - 2nd Shift (344239)

Front Line Leader DSC - 2nd Shift (

Job Number:

344239 )

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 aircraft.

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

This position is 2 nd Shift (1:30PM-12:00AM). This position requires mandatory weekend OT shift on a rotational basis.

Drive Systems Center

Bring your experienceto support a team that’s building transmissions and gearboxes that thrill our customers and redefine the way the world flies.

This role will be an integral part of the team, helping execute day-to-day.

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

• The Front Line Leader will be responsible for assigning, managing and directing 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.
• Work with Process Engineering and Quality to identify process improvement opportunities that improve overall efficiency, while reducing defects that lead to scrap and rework.
• Direct CNC manufacturing activities with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.
• Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.
• Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide metrics driven accountability for performance: 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.).

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5 years of manufacturing or military experience is required.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Being goal-oriented and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Capable of leveraging modern business systems and have basic computer skills.
• Must be an empowering team leader, that encourages growth and development

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.

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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