Leader - Materials Planning & Control - 2nd Shift

Job Description - Leader - Materials Planning & Control - 2nd Shift (338950)

Due to exponential growth in demand for Bell aircraft, this manufacturing facility is expanding to a 2nd shift. We are looking for leaders that like and desire 2nd shift work which is 3:30 pm to 12:00 am Monday through Friday on week 1 and Monday through Thursday on week 2 of our standard 9/80 schedule.

The Leader of Materials Planning and Control will be ultimately responsible for the overall execution of the production support teams, managing up to 25 union-covered employees and ensuring on-schedule delivery to all customers.

• Ensure the safety of all assigned personnel and monitor compliance with safety standards.
• Supervise dispatching personnel by assessing build plans and delegating work assignments.
• Provide direction, counseling, training, and instructions to achieve departmental and program goals.
• Oversee kitting areas and ensure kits are ordered, inventoried, secured, and delivered on time.
• Monitor detail shortages and maintain shop floor control data to identify critical items and manage parts movement.
• Work with Resource Analysts and Operations Planning and Control to identify constraints and ensure positive throughput.
• Attend meetings as required and address issues that may impact schedule.
• Support cost‑reduction efforts through work-in-process and inventory control.

• High School Diploma or GED;
  Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Management or related discipline preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehousing, Dispatching or prior team leadership (direct or indirect).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability and desire to work 2nd shift – 3:30 pm to 12:00 am on Bell’s 9/80 schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills.
• Materials experience preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with unionized workforce preferred but not required.
• NOTE:
  
  Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

• 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.
• Competitive salary.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.
• And so much more.

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.