GROUP LEADER 1 - D Shift

Daniel Defense, LLC; Black Creek (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense is seeking a Group Leader to guide a manufacturing team of 4–9 personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production. You will set daily goals, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in manufacturing and 5+ years in manufacturing with 1–2 years in leadership, plus proficiency in MS Office and quality tools. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field with 5 years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent
• 1–2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing preferred
• Strong integrity, professionalism and teamwork
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of leadership
• Good time management, attention to detail and strong written/oral communication
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team under deadlines
• Experience with quality tools: FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, 8D
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Lead a manufacturing team of 4–9 employees and meet daily production goals
• Set, monitor and report daily metrics and KPI progress
• Develop team members using performance management tools
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and conduct daily safety meetings
• Apply Lean principles to continuously improve processes
• Troubleshoot with cross-functional teams and prioritize issues
• Maintain attendance records and ensure shift coverage
• Drive a culture of safety, quality and productivity

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Team management

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Control Plans

8D

Job description

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best… Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission of Honor God. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. As the Group Leader, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below

Essential Functions

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Maintain an optimum span of control of Team Leader to Team Members, typically numbering around 4-9 employees
• Responsible for setting, monitoring and meeting daily production goals and daily metric reporting.
• Responsible for holding team members accountable to meeting company objectives.
• Maintaining time and attendance on a daily basis.
• Responsible for employee development by utilizing performance management tools such employee evaluations and our disciplinary process.
• Ensuring shifts and breaks start/end on time communicating and engaging team in achieving daily Production requirements along with aligning the team to track and meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead the team in production environment along with conducting daily safety meetings.
• Implementation, auditing and ensuring use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Participate in all Company required Environmental, Health & Safety training events/discussions.
• Works with respective teams and departments to trouble shoot, Prioritize and solve problems.
• Provides adequate support, Discipline, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Utilize the Lean tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field + 5 years previous manufacturing experience; or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 1-2 years of experience in a leadership role preferred; preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven record in field of experience as well as professionalism and integrity is a must.
• Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others is a must.
• Good time management, attention to detail, written and oral communications skills required with the ability to work, interact and effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, team mates, employees and customers
• Self-motivated; working independently or within a team; working under deadlines and pressure; willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed.
• Experience with FMEA’s, SPC, Control Plans, 8D and other quality tools. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
• Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Word).
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work with our Company Values.
• It is understood employees may be assigned to other departments, functional groups, and/or shifts as deemed necessary by management

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status, and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.