Front Line Leader DSC - 2nd Shift

Textron; Grand Prairie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule every other Friday

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation time

12–13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic and wellness services

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Grand Prairie, Texas seeks a Front Line Leader for the 2nd Shift to guide up to 25 unionized manufacturing staff in delivering high quality gearboxes and transmissions. You’ll supervise daily production, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast paced shop environment.

You will partner with Process Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet throughput goals while controlling costs. This role requires strong leadership and a proactive, data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's preferred).
• 5 years of manufacturing or military experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Data-driven with sense of urgency.
• Capable of leveraging modern business systems and basic computer skills.
• Empowering team leader who encourages growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assign, manage and direct daily manufacturing activities for up to 25 union employees.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Quality to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Direct CNC manufacturing activities with safety and efficiency focus.
• Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.
• Manage in accordance with local union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide metrics-driven accountability: earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime.
• Collaborate across functions (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality).

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Data driven

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Front Line Leader DSC - 2nd Shift

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.

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

Drive Systems Center

Bring your experience to 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.).

Qualifications

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
• 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.

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.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Grand Prairie
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 08/12/2026, 9:04:24 PM
Job Number: 344239