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This position is onsite at Bell's Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

This position is 1st shift (6:30AM-4:00PM) – Will have mandatory OT weekend shift (rotation typically every 4 weeks).

Advanced Composites Center – Front Line Leader

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. 
 
What you'll be doing as a Front-Line Leader:

·         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.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

·         High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

·         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.

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

·         Experience managing a unionized workforce is preferred.

·         Military experience is preferred.

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.

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