TEAM LEADER

About the role

The Team Leader position is located in the Aluminum Department and Horizontals Department within the Manufacturing Division of Operations at Daniel Defense. This role is responsible for leading a manufacturing team to meet daily production goals and Key Performance Indicators.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Contribute to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in using Lean tools and techniques.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols and environmental health and safety principles.