Sat 7pm to 730am

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC•Black Creek, GA

17h

About The Position

The Team Leader leads a manufacturing team to meet daily production goals and Key Performance Indicators, carrying out responsibilities delegated by the Production Supervisor. The role supports team members through training and development, helps maintain safety, 6S, quality, cost, and efficiency, and performs machining and production processes as needed. The position also contributes to continuous improvement and promotes the company’s standards for integrity, safety, fair treatment, and a positive work environment. Employees may be assigned to other departments, functional groups, or shifts as management deems necessary.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in manufacturing or a related field plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Professionalism and integrity, with a proven record in the field of experience.
Ability to work cooperatively and proactively with others.
Good time management, attention to detail, and written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with leadership, teammates, employees, and customers at all levels.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently or with a team, meet deadlines and work under pressure, and put in extra effort and hours as needed.
Competence with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to recognize and work in accordance with company values.
Ability to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, chemicals, lights, and lasers, and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain an optimum span of control, typically leading 5–9 team members.
Provide support, training, and development to improve safety, 6S, quality, cost, and efficiency.
Set, monitor, and meet daily production goals and complete daily metric reporting.
Ensure shifts and breaks start and end on time, and engage the team in meeting production requirements and Key Performance Indicators.
Lead the team in a production environment and conduct daily safety meetings.
Implement and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed.
Perform machining and production processes and provide adequate coverage.
Work with teams and departments to troubleshoot, prioritize, and solve problems.
Use Lean tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
Demonstrate commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies, and procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, 6S, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Uphold company standards for integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment, and a positive work environment.
Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.