LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC • Black Creek, GA

110d

About The Position

At Daniel Defense, we engineer and manufacture the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. We are seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to play a critical role in this effort. This high-impact leader will drive cross-functional process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology to achieve measurable business results. The Black Belt will lead multiple improvement teams, coach Green Belts, and collaborate with leadership to ensure improvements are translated into sustainable operational and financial gains aligned with Daniel Defense’s mission and growth objectives. Strong competence in Value Stream Mapping and Supply Chain Optimization is highly desired to support end-to-end value creation across our enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Technical degree preferred (Engineering highly preferred for manufacturing-related functions).
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (required).
• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience with progressive leadership and business impact.
• Proven track record of successfully executing Lean Six Sigma projects in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing Lean Six Sigma capability at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen, with ability to create financial models, support project selection, and determine net value to P&L.
• Proficient in Minitab, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
• 2+ years of experience as a certified Black Belt with a documented project portfolio (preferred).
• Strong competence in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Supply Chain Optimization (highly desired).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead DMAIC, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize end-to-end processes, including supply chain and value streams.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor both technical and non-technical employees.
• Skilled decision-maker and systematic problem solver.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills — able to work across all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, build teams, and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Lead multiple cross-functional process improvement teams using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact projects.
• Drive sustainable operational improvements that translate into measurable financial gains.
• Coach and mentor Green Belts and other team members on Lean Six Sigma tools and best practices.
• Utilize Value Stream Mapping and Supply Chain Optimization methodologies to drive end-to-end improvements.
• Actively contribute to the evolution and deployment of the Daniel Defense Business Excellence System (DDX) and foster a culture of continuous improvement across all functions.
• Support operations, administrative, and commercial excellence initiatives across the enterprise.
• Report to the Sr. Director, Transformation (Master Black Belt).

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees