Team Leader - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Location: Grand Prairie, TX (1177 N Great SW Pkwy) – Onsite role

This position requires U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

About the role

As a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations, you will oversee daily production within an assigned manufacturing cell, ensuring aircraft components are processed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with RTX quality and regulatory standards. This role drives performance, supports continuous improvement, and develops talent in alignment with RTX values and CORE operating principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead cell operations to deliver on safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets consistent with RTX performance commitments.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging CORE methodologies and engaging employees in problem-solving and waste-reduction activities.
• Serve as the cell’s primary driver of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance, ensuring adherence to RTX standards and governing regulations.
• Coordinate day-to-day workflow across machining, inspection, welding, material preparation, and finishing processes.
• Execute and manage production schedules; oversee labor allocation, daily assignments, and overtime planning.
• Monitor work in process, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain steady flow and on-time delivery.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring skill readiness, cross-training, and alignment with RTX competency expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions per company policies and procedures.
• Interpret and communicate technical specifications, drawings, and job orders to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Ensure all Standard Work, Operating Procedures, and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Partner with peer supervisors and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and support shared objectives.
• Lead weekly toolbox meetings to reinforce safety, communicate priorities, and drive operational clarity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment, supporting RTX’s culture of compliance and operational excellence.
• Serve as acting supervisor during the Business Unit Manager’s absence.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple operational variables.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, safety requirements, and procedural guidelines.
• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing or operations with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Experience working within an FAA repair station environment.
• Background in leading skilled technicians in production, repair, or refurbishment operations.
• Experience using SAP and Solumina systems.
• A&P certificate or eligibility for an FAA repairman’s certificate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts.

Schedule

This is an onsite role. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations.

Additional Information

This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA regulations (14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40).