**Leader \- Materials Planning & Control \- 2nd Shift** **Description** _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 stop\-fold aircraft\. This role is onsite at Bell’s Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, TX\. **Materials Planning & Control – Leader – 2** **nd** **shift ACC** Due to exponential growth in demand for Bell aircraft, this manufacturing facility is expanding to a 2ndshift and **we are looking for leaders that like and desire 2** **nd** **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\. This includes but are not limited to the general assigning, managing and directing of the daily production support activities of up to 25 union covered employees within their assigned area to support on schedule delivery to all customers, internal and external\. **What you’ll be doing as a Materials Planning & Control – Leader:** * Ensure the safety of all assigned personnel and monitor employees’ compliance to safety\. * Supervise Dispatching personnel by assessing build plans, delegating work assignments and monitoring the quality and quantity of daily work performed\. * Provide direction, counseling, training, and instructions as required to achieve departmental and program goals\. * Oversee kitting areas and ensure kits are ordered, inventoried, secured, and delivered to the shop floor complete and on time to meet the production schedule\. * Monitor detail shortages/maintain Shop Floor Control data required to identify potential critical items in order to effectively manage the movement of parts and material\. * Work with Resource Analysts and Operations Planning and Control to identify constraints to ensure positive throughput\. * Attend meetings as required and work all issues that may impact schedule\. * Support the efforts of cost reduction through work in process and inventory control\. **Qualifications** **Skills You Bring To this Role:** * High School Diploma or GED, Bachelors Degree is preferred in Operations, Business Management or related discipline * At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehousing, and/or Dispatching or Prior Team Leadership in the US Military may be considered equivalent experience\. * At least one of prior team leadership experience \(direct leadership or indirect leadership\)\. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * **Ability and desire to work 2nd shift – 3:30 pm to 12:00am on Bell's 9/80 schedule\.** * Proficiency in Microsoft Office \(Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint\) * Excellent oral and written communications/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\.** **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 It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together\. **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\.** It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together\. **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 \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), 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 Function:** Manufacturing **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Manager with Direct Reports **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** Second Shift **Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time **Relocation:** Unavailable **Job Posting:** 01/28/2026, 5:31:46 PM **Job Number:** 338950