What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Line Leader - Wichita, KS position at Bell Flight?
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.
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 aircraft.
This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.
Front-Line Leader – Wichita, KS
The Front-Line Leader will be responsible for leading the daily activities for employees to support a production environment for the FLRAA aircraft. 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:
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Relocation
Available
Worksite
Onsite
Job Posting
02/13/2025, 2:43:53 PM
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 aircraft.
This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.
Front-Line Leader – Wichita, KS
The Front-Line Leader will be responsible for leading the daily activities for employees to support a production environment for the FLRAA aircraft. 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:
- Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports.
- Ability to create and implement procedures and standard work, process improvements or best practices.
- Ability to achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions.
- Ensure compliance of existing protocols (tool calibration, tool control, operator training and qualification, etc)
- Coordinate with maintenance and facilities to ensure work orders are submitted and completed
- Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.
- Utilize metrics driven accountability for performance such as TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime charges.
- Experience directing the daily manufacturing activities of employees within their assigned area to complete required work.
- Excellent communicator with oral and written communications skills, be goal-oriented, data driven, with strong sense of urgency.
- Creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering leader with strong organizational, human relations and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with employees, internal and external customers, and brief leaders as required.
- We are looking for inquisitive and driven individual with a passion to innovate.
- This candidate must have strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years managing production/manufacturing experience in airframe and structure assembly
- Able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed.
- Monday-Thursday 4x10 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
- Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
- And so much more
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Recruiting Company
Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Relocation
Available
Worksite
Onsite
Job Posting
02/13/2025, 2:43:53 PM
