Front Line Leader DSC - 3rd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Holidays 12-13 per year

Parental leave 6 weeks

On-site clinic and services

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron is seeking a Front Line Leader DSC for the 3rd shift at the Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. You will supervise up to 25 union workers, assign daily work, and drive throughput to ensure profitable production.

This role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and data-driven decision making. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Quality to meet TAKT and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign, manage and direct daily manufacturing activities for up to 25 union workers in their area.
• Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports.
• Conduct disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Provide metrics-driven accountability for TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead and overtime charges.
• Collaborate with multiple functions (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven

Communication

Result oriented

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Front Line Leader DSC - 3rd Shift (344990)

Job Number:

Front Line Leader DSC - 3rd Shift (344990)

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 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 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.).

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.

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.

ITAR and / or EAR Statement

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.