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Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Front Line Leader - Account

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • At least 3 years of proven success in a professional leadership role is required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, data-driven decision-making, and a strong sense of urgency are required.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to work multiple shifts is required.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the overall execution and performance of an assigned area, including assigning, managing, and directing daily manufacturing activities of up to 25 union-covered employees to attain operational efficiency, maximize throughput, and ensure profitable production.
  • Drive performance, safety, quality of work, cost management, and employee relations.
  • Be directly responsible for team productivity and assigned production objectives.
  • Provide daily assignments and direction to direct reports.
  • Conduct employee discipline when necessary.
  • Manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Use metrics-driven accountability for performance, including TAKT, earned hours, efficiency, schedule, overhead, and overtime charges.
  • Achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with functions such as Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Quality.
  • Develop, support, and implement process improvements.
  • Evaluate business impact relating to metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, and manpower.
  • Collaborate and communicate with peers and team members across shifts to resolve issues and accomplish organizational goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • A 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.

About the Company

Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1923

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