Senior Manager, Planning

Senior Manager, Planning

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 tiltrotor. This position is at a Fort Worth area site.

Operations Support Team

This position leads the strategic alignment of process design, planning, and execution with Bell's innovation and production goals. This role oversees a team of planning managers, driving cross-functional collaboration, resource optimization, and the adoption of advanced technologies. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, the position ensures seamless integration of manufacturing workflows and achievement of key performance targets.

What You'll Be Doing as a Senior Manager, Planning

• Develop and execute long-term strategies for manufacturing process design, planning, and execution to ensure alignment with Bell's innovation goals and production objectives.
• Lead and mentor the Manager of Part Process and four Managers of Planning, ensuring their teams are equipped to deliver on tactical day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of process design, planning, and execution across metallic and composite fabrication workflows.
• Allocate resources effectively across teams to balance research and development, process design, and production planning priorities.
• Drive the adoption of advanced digital systems, automation, and connected worker technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor team performance, ensuring targets for producibility, process certification, and operational excellence are met.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with process design and planning, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Bell's quality expectations.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To This Role

What You Need To Be Successful

What We Offer You In Return

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.

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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.

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