TEAM LEADER - Mixed Model - C Shift

Daniel Defense, LLC; Black Creek (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense, LLC is seeking a Team Leader in its Operations division to guide a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage daily goals, monitor KPIs, and coach team members to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to sustain continuous improvement. Responsibilities include conducting daily safety meetings, implementing SOPs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize

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; in manufacturing is a plus.
• Proven professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and effective communication across leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a manufacturing team of roughly 5–9 employees to meet daily production goals and KPIs.
• Provide training and development to improve safety, 6S, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Set and monitor daily production goals and report daily metrics.
• Ensure shifts start/end on time and communicate with the team to achieve production targets.
• Lead daily safety meetings and enforce SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean tools

Safety standards

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree in manufacturing or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Team Leader

Department: Operations

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 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, 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 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.