Front Line Leader, Quality - RSC

Textron Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

On-site clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

PTO

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Front Line Leader in Fort Worth, TX to guide daily quality activities for a union workforce within a production environment. You will drive performance, safety, and cost management while overseeing quality of work and employee relations.

The role requires leadership experience in aerospace or manufacturing, with the ability to navigate a matrix organization and lead process improvements. Overtime and rotating shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of directly related quality leadership experience in aerospace/automotive/manufacturing industries preferred.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce highly desired.
• Quality audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for productivity and quality objectives for the team.
• Ensure compliance with the local union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Quality to drive improvements.
• Develop, support, and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

AS9100

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Front Line Leader, Quality - RSC

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 stop-fold aircraft.

This role is located on site at Bell’s Rotors Service Center facility in Fort Worth, TX.

This role is for first shift and works a 9/80 schedule. Must be able to accommodate working multiple shifts as needed by the business. Will have mandatory OT weekend work shift (on a rotational basis).

Quality Front Line Leader

The Front-Line Leader (Quality Supervisor) will be responsible for leading the daily quality activities for union-covered employees to support a production environment.

Will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

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

• Directly responsible for the productivity of the team and assigned quality objectives. Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.

• Able to 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 Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Engineering, Programs, etc.).

• Ability to develop, support, and implement process improvements.

• Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.

Qualifications

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred

• A minimum of five years’ directly related Quality experience in a leadership or management role in aerospace /automotive/manufacturing industries is preferred. (We will also consider leaders or managers from aerospace/automotive manufacturing industries with a quality mindset not just requiring direct quality experience).

• Able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed by the business.

• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.

• Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.

• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.

• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader

• This candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and data-driven, with a strong sense of urgency.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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 of 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.

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