TEAM LEADER - Material Finish

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

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TEAM LEADER - Material Finish

HOURLY INDIRECT Operative Black Creek, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1813

Department: Manufacturing Division: Operations

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission, Honor God. Defend Freedom®, is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below as delegated by the Production Supervisor, leading a manufacturing team to meet daily production goals and Key Performance Indicators.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in 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
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing or related field plus 3 years of previous 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.
• Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others isa 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, teammates, 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.
• Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance 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 work day.
• 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 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer 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.