Manufacturing Team Lead: Lean, Safety & Production Excellence

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC; Black Creek (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense is seeking a Team Leader for its Manufacturing division. The role involves leading a 5–9 person team, driving daily production goals, and upholding safety and Lean initiatives.

You will develop staff, enforce SOPs, and coordinate with multiple departments to resolve production issues in a high-precision environment. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in manufacturing or related field with 3 years of experience, plus 1–2 years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing or related field plus 3 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in a leadership role preferred; in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven professionalism and integrity, teamwork, and proactive communication.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to interact with all levels of leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an optimum span of control, typically 5–9 team members.
• Provide training and development to improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency.
• Set, monitor, and report daily production goals and metrics.
• Ensure shifts start/end on time and communicate daily production requirements.
• Lead the team in a production environment and conduct daily safety meetings.
• Implement and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform machining and production processes with adequate coverage.
• Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Utilize Lean tools to improve manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate commitment to environmental health and safety principles.
• Contribute to company standards on integrity, safety, and a positive work environment.

Job description

Daniel Defense is seeking a Team Leader for its Manufacturing division. The role involves leading a 5–9 person team, driving daily production goals, and upholding safety and Lean initiatives.

You will develop staff, enforce SOPs, and coordinate with multiple departments to resolve production issues in a high-precision environment. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in manufacturing or related field with 3 years of experience, plus 1–2 years in a leadership role.