Front Line Leader Tooling

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Front Line Leader – Tooling to supervise the tool fabrication team and drive performance in a 25-person union environment. You’ll plan daily activities, manage safety, quality, cost, and employee relations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple departments. It offers a first shift with occasional weekend OT and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of tooling experience or leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, goal-oriented and data-driven mindset.
• Experience with Leica or similar laser measuring equipment and Spatial Analyzer software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign and direct daily tool fabrication activities for up to 25 union employees.
• Drive performance, safety, quality, cost management, and employee relations.
• Provide daily assignment direction to direct reports.
• Manage performance through evaluations and corrective steps.
• Operate under the local union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Use TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime to measure performance.
• Collaborate across Supply Chain, Process Engineering, CI, Quality, etc.

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Organization

Oral and written communication

5+ years tooling experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Leica equipment

Spatial Analyzer

Job description

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’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 position is onsite at Bell’s headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

This position is 1st Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM) – Will have mandatory OT weekend shift (on a rotational basis). This position will supervise employees at Plant 1.

Front Line Leader – Tooling

Bring your experience to support a team that’s defining tooling excellence that thrills our customers and redefine the way the world flies.

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

Responsible for the overall execution and performance of an assigned area.

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

• Responsible for general assigning, managing and directing of the daily tool fabrication department activities of up to 25 union covered employees within their assigned area to attain economy of operations, maximize throughput, and ensure profitable production, repair and maintenance of production tooling.
• Responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.
• Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports.
• Managing performance of employees when necessary, including performance evaluation and correction steps when needed.
• Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 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 GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of directly related tooling experience or a leadership role in manufacturing
• Seeking an individual who can be an empowering team leader.
• Being goal-oriented and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience using Leica or similar laser measuring equipment and Spatial Analyzer software preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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-Fort Worth

Job Function:

Manufacturing

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level:

Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type:

Standard

Shift:

First Shift

Relocation:

Unavailable

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting:

09/24/2026, 3:51:49 PM

Job Number:

345224