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Leader - Tool Fabrication
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 Leader - Fabrication
Directly responsible for the productivity of team and assigned objectives.
Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports.Collaborate and communicate with peers and team members across various shifts to resolve issues and accomplish organizational goals.Utilize metrics driven accountability for performance such as earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime charges.Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ability to achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions (such as ME Planning, ME Projects, Process Engineering, Production Management, Maintenance, Quality, etc.).
Develop, support, and implement process improvements.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, leadership, communication and organization skills.
Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.
Qualifications
What you need to be successful :
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Additional Experience May Be Considered In Lieu Of Degree
This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader.This candidate must have excellent oral and written communications skills, be detail oriented, and data driven with a strong sense of urgency.This candidate must have strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Able to work multiple shifts. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in aircraft manufacturingExperience building aircraft tooling, jigs, fixtures, templates, patternsExperience with laser optic measuring systemsExperience with Catia V5/V6/3DXExperience with aircraft tool design methodologyExperience with GD&TExperience operating conventional and NC mills, lathes, grinders, etc.Military experienceManaging a unionized workforceFormal management training
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
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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, 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)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , 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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Team Leader
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 03/10/2025, 2:46:47 PM
Job Number: 330864
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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