Front Line Leader - 2nd shift - Rotors

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s 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 the Rotors Service Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This position is 2nd Shift (3:00PM-12:00AM) – Will have mandatory OT weekend shift (rotation typically every 4 weeks). 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 manufacturing activities of up to 25 union covered employees within their assigned area to attain economy of operations, maximize throughput, and ensure profitable production of parts. The Front-Line Leader will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of manufacturing environment experience is required
Excellent oral and written communications skills, detail oriented, and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work multiple shifts.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
At least 3 years proven success in a professional leadership role is preferred
Knowledge of SAP is preferred
Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desired
Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) preferred
Machining experience is preferred
This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and 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.
Utilize 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.).
Develop, support, and implement process improvements.
Evaluate business impact in regard to metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, leadership, communication and organization skills.