Team Lead, Material Finish — Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Daniel Defense; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Daniel Defense is seeking a Team Leader for Material Finish. The role oversees a manufacturing team, aims to meet daily production goals, and drive KPI achievement in a dynamic environment.

Qualified candidates typically hold an Associate degree in manufacturing with 3+ years of manufacturing experience; leadership experience is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication are essential. Equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace policy.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in manufacturing or related field plus 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently or in a team; able to meet deadlines and work extra hours as needed.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to company values.

Responsibilities

• Lead a manufacturing team to meet daily production goals and KPIs.
• Set, monitor, and report daily production goals and metrics.
• Provide training and development to improve safety, 6S, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Ensure shifts start/end on time and communicate production requirements.
• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Troubleshoot and prioritize problems with cross-team collaboration.
• Apply Lean tools to improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain environmental health and safety principles.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Safety

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing

Job description

Daniel Defense is seeking a Team Leader for Material Finish. The role oversees a manufacturing team, aims to meet daily production goals, and drive KPI achievement in a dynamic environment.

Qualified candidates typically hold an Associate degree in manufacturing with 3+ years of manufacturing experience; leadership experience is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication are essential. Equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace policy.