Front Line Leader Tooling

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

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. 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. The Front Line Leader is responsible for the overall execution and performance of an assigned area. This includes but is not limited to the 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. The Front-Line Leader will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

Requirements

Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Being goal-oriented and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
Bachelor’s degree required OR in lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience working as a Tool and Die Maker or as a Jig and Fixture Builder, or managing aircraft tool fabrication.
5+ years of directly related tooling experience or a leadership role in manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Seeking an individual who can be an empowering team leader.

Responsibilities

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.
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.).