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Operations Support Team
Join the Operations Support Team and help drive the success of Bell’s manufacturing and planning operations. This team plays a critical role in ensuring efficient workflows, seamless integration of process planning activities, and alignment with operational priorities. As a Leader, Planning, you’ll oversee union personnel, collaborate with site leadership, and ensure the execution of process planning that meets Bell’s high standards for quality, cost control, and schedule adherence. Your leadership will directly contribute to Bell’s ability to deliver innovative aircraft solutions to customers around the world.
What you’ll be doing as a Leader of Planning
Lead a team of union personnel deployed to a designated Center, ensuring day-to-day planning activities are executed efficiently and effectively.
Collaborate with the Site Lead for Operations Support to align process planning tasks with operational priorities and resolve challenges as they arise.
Plan, schedule, and assign work to personnel in the group, ensuring completion of tasks per schedule and maintaining efficiency.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of process planning documents, work instructions, and process orders.
Interface with manufacturing operations to ensure smooth workflows and address production issues.
Provide regular updates to the Senior Manager of Planning on team performance and progress.
Coordinate the activities of the process Planning team with other groups, departments, and personnel across the company.
Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to team members, ensuring they stay current with the latest technologies and practices.
Skills You Bring To this Role
Proven ability to lead and manage union personnel effectively, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Extensive knowledge of aircraft manufacturing processes, including process planning and optimization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work and adapt to dynamic operational environments.
Skilled communicator, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with site leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Experience with GD&T/Aerospace tolerances and CAD/CAM tools, ensuring technical accuracy in planning outputs.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and quality standards to meet organizational objectives.
What You Need To Be Successful
Inquisitive and driven individuals with a passion for innovation and leadership.
A BS in Engineering, supply chain management, business management, leadership, OR equivalent experience (minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience and/or relative supervisory experience is required).
Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing or related area.
What we offer you in return
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, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), 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-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation
Unavailable
Job Posting
12/08/2025, 3:17:43 PM
Operations Support Team
Join the Operations Support Team and help drive the success of Bell’s manufacturing and planning operations. This team plays a critical role in ensuring efficient workflows, seamless integration of process planning activities, and alignment with operational priorities. As a Leader, Planning, you’ll oversee union personnel, collaborate with site leadership, and ensure the execution of process planning that meets Bell’s high standards for quality, cost control, and schedule adherence. Your leadership will directly contribute to Bell’s ability to deliver innovative aircraft solutions to customers around the world.
What you’ll be doing as a Leader of Planning
Lead a team of union personnel deployed to a designated Center, ensuring day-to-day planning activities are executed efficiently and effectively.
Collaborate with the Site Lead for Operations Support to align process planning tasks with operational priorities and resolve challenges as they arise.
Plan, schedule, and assign work to personnel in the group, ensuring completion of tasks per schedule and maintaining efficiency.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of process planning documents, work instructions, and process orders.
Interface with manufacturing operations to ensure smooth workflows and address production issues.
Provide regular updates to the Senior Manager of Planning on team performance and progress.
Coordinate the activities of the process Planning team with other groups, departments, and personnel across the company.
Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to team members, ensuring they stay current with the latest technologies and practices.
Skills You Bring To this Role
Proven ability to lead and manage union personnel effectively, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Extensive knowledge of aircraft manufacturing processes, including process planning and optimization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work and adapt to dynamic operational environments.
Skilled communicator, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with site leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Experience with GD&T/Aerospace tolerances and CAD/CAM tools, ensuring technical accuracy in planning outputs.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and quality standards to meet organizational objectives.
What You Need To Be Successful
Inquisitive and driven individuals with a passion for innovation and leadership.
A BS in Engineering, supply chain management, business management, leadership, OR equivalent experience (minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience and/or relative supervisory experience is required).
Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing or related area.
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
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, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), 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-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation
Unavailable
Job Posting
12/08/2025, 3:17:43 PM