TEAM LEADER

About the role

B Shift (Mon, Tues, Wed 7pm to 730am) - Vert Haas - Aluminum
Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…
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.
• Lead in demonstrating 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.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values.
• Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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.