Manufacturing Team Leader – Lean & Safety

Daniel Defense; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense in Georgia is seeking a Team Leader to guide a manufacturing crew and achieve daily production goals and KPIs. You will report to the Production Supervisor and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role requires an associate degree plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, and 1–2 years in a leadership role; strong communication, Lean, and SOPs are essential. Join a team focused on integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing or related field plus 3 years of manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an optimum span of control of Team Members, typically numbering around 5–9 employees.
• Provide adequate support, training, and development to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency.
• Responsible for setting, monitoring, and meeting daily production goals and daily metric reporting.
• Ensure shifts and breaks start/end on time; communicate and engage team in achieving daily production requirements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead the team in a production environment along with conducting daily safety meetings.
• Implementation, auditing, and ensuring use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform machining and production processes and provide adequate coverage.
• Work with respective teams and departments to troubleshoot, prioritize, and solve problems.
• Utilize Lean tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

6S

Quality

Efficiency

SOPs

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daniel Defense in Georgia is seeking a Team Leader to guide a manufacturing crew and achieve daily production goals and KPIs. You will report to the Production Supervisor and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role requires an associate degree plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, and 1–2 years in a leadership role; strong communication, Lean, and SOPs are essential. Join a team focused on integrity and continuous improvement.