GROUP LEADER 1 - D Shift

Daniel Defense, LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense in Georgia is seeking a Group Leader to oversee manufacturing operations, guiding a team of 4–9 employees, setting daily production goals, and ensuring adherence to safety standards and SOPs in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive continuous improvement using Lean tools, manage performance, and coordinate with other departments to meet KPIs while upholding our commitment to quality, integrity, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field; 5 years previous manufacturing experience or combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4-9 employees, maintaining an optimum span of control.
• Set, monitor and meet daily production goals and daily metric reporting.
• Hold team members accountable to meeting company objectives and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain time and attendance daily.
• Develop staff through performance evaluations and disciplinary processes.
• Lead shifts to meet production requirements and KPIs.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce SOPs.
• Participate in EHS training events.
• Troubleshoot with cross-functional teams to prioritize and solve problems.
• Provide discipline, training and development to improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Contribute to company standards on integrity and a positive work environment.
• Utilize Lean tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Production goals

Safety leadership

Lean manufacturing

6S

Quality tools

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

MS Office

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
• Utilise 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.