Front Line Leader - 2nd shift - ACC

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

1d•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 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 Advanced Composite 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 GED required.
At least 2 years of manufacturing environment experience is required
At least 3 years proven success in a professional leadership role 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.
This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is preferred.
Experience managing a unionized workforce is preferred.
Military experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the productivity of team and assigned production objectives.
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 such as 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 regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, leadership, communication and organization skills.
Collaborate and communicate with peers and team members across various shifts to resolve issues and accomplish organizational goals