Front Line Leader DSC - 3rd Shift

Textron Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

On-site clinic

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Front Line Leader for the Drive Systems Center on the 3rd shift.

The role involves coordinating daily manufacturing activities for up to 25 union employees and ensuring safe, efficient production in a high-demand aerospace environment. You will provide direct assignments, conduct disciplinary actions when necessary, and uphold the Collective Bargaining Agreement while driving performance metrics such as TAKT, earned hours and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 5 years manufacturing or military experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Data-driven with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient with basic computer systems.
• Ability to lead a team and foster growth.

Responsibilities

• Assign, manage and direct daily manufacturing activities for up to 25 union employees.
• Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports.
• Discipline employees as needed.
• Manage per Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide metrics-driven accountability: TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, overtime.
• Collaborate with multiple functions to meet objectives.

Skills

High School Diploma

5 years manufacturing

Leadership and communication

Data-driven with urgency

Basic computer skills

Empowering team leader

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Front Line Leader DSC - 3rd 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 3rd Shift or determined by business needs. This position requires mandatory weekend OT shift on a rotational basis, minimum one weekend a month.

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 insure profitable production of parts.

• 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.

• Provide metrics driven accountability for performance: 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.).

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.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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: Third Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 09/15/2026, 10:10:07 AM
Job Number: 344990