Daniel Defense is a family-owned and privately held firearms manufacturer located in Black Creek, Georgia. Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman Marty Daniel, the company started from Marty’s vision to create custom rifle accessories for his personal rifle. An avid sportsman and supporter of the 2nd Amendment, Marty Daniel committed himself to producing a product that would be unmatched in quality and precision. Just 18 years later, Marty Daniel’s concept has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in the firearms world, manufacturing the world’s finest AR-15 rifles, rail systems, and accessories for civilian, law enforcement, and military customers. Today with a combined 300,000 sq. feet of manufacturing space, Daniel Defense has maintained a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Daniel Defense, LLC

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**Sr. Director of Technology **

Department: **Information Technology[DC1] ** Division: **Technology / Information Systems **

At Daniel Defense, **Only the Best Build the Best… **

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures 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.

As the **Sr. Director of Technology **, you will lead our technology function, with ownership of IT, ERP, systems integrations, cybersecurity, and AI. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer, partner with the CEO on AI strategy and enterprise technology priorities, and serve as a key contributor to the senior leadership team.

This is a builder’s role. We are scaling our business and the technology platform must be built to support that journey. You will bring order to our systems, strengthen our security posture, and turn AI into real operating leverage across manufacturing, sales, marketing, and the back office. You will accomplish this with a lean but focused, high-performing team.

**Technology: ** ERP, MRP, e-Commerce, Marketing Technology, CRM, Microsoft (Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, SQL), AI Platforms, Cybersecurity, Machine Data Collection, Manufacturing Operations, and more.

**Year-One Priorities **

Success in the first 12 months is concrete and measurable:

- **Successful ERP migration. ** Own the end-to-end cutover. Deliver on time, on budget, and without operational disruption to manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or customer fulfillment.

- **Establish an AI operating capability. ** Move AI from concept to production across high-value workflows such as demand and inventory forecasting, sales and marketing automation, manufacturing analytics, and customer support.

- **Harden cybersecurity. ** Drive the company to full CMMC compliance, close audit gaps, implement layered defenses, and protect IP and customer data.

- **Build the team. ** Hire, develop, and retain strong technology talent. Build a focused, accountable team that scales with the business.

- **Run lean. ** Reduce costs in the technology P&L while expanding capability. Renegotiate vendor contracts, eliminate redundant tools, and tie technology spending to business outcomes.

**Essential Functions ****IT, Systems, and Infrastructure **

- Lead IT operations, end-user support, networking, identity, and infrastructure across all Daniel Defense locations.

- Define and report IT operating metrics including uptime, ticket resolution, cost per user, project delivery, and security posture.

- Build a stable, scalable, and secure platform on Microsoft (Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, SQL) and adjacent technologies.

**ERP and Software Integrations **

- Lead the Infor to Epicor migration as the accountable technology executive.

- Architect and operate the integration layer between ERP, MES, e-commerce, CRM, marketing technology, and machine data collection systems.

- Drive data integrity, master data governance, and a single source of truth across the business.

- Translate business requirements into integrated software solutions, partnering closely with finance, operations, supply chain, sales, and marketing.

**Cybersecurity **

- Build and operate a best-in-class information security program suited to a defense manufacturer.

- Drive CMMC, PCI, and other applicable compliance requirements to full attestation and ongoing readiness.

- Implement layered defenses across network, endpoint, identity, application, and OT/manufacturing systems.

- Lead incident response planning and security culture across the organization.

**Artificial Intelligence and Data **

- Own Daniel Defense’s AI strategy and execution. Identify, prioritize, and deploy AI use cases that deliver measurable business outcomes.

- Establish the data foundation—warehouse, pipelines, and governance—required for AI and analytics to scale.

- Evaluate and integrate AI capabilities into operations, marketing, sales, customer service, and engineering workflows.

- Build internal AI literacy and help the broader organization become more capable with these tools.

**Team Leadership and Talent Development **

- Recruit and develop a high-performing technology team. Build for character, curiosity, and capability.

- Mentor and stretch direct reports. Develop succession plans and “bench strength” so the function is resilient.

- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

- Provide strong leadership that encourages collaboration and accountability.

- Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment[DC2] .

**Vendor, Budget, and Cost Discipline **

- Own the technology budget. Tie technology spending to business outcomes.

- Renegotiate vendor contracts, consolidate redundant tools, and eliminate underutilized software.

- Manage strategic partnerships with technology vendors and hold them accountable to outcomes.

**Strategic Leadership **

- Serve as the company’s chief technology architect. Ensure technology is strategically aligned, protected, secure, and available.

- Develop and execute a technology roadmap that supports Daniel Defense’s continued growth.

- Partner with the CFO on technology budget, ERP, and finance systems strategy. Partner with the CEO on AI strategy and enterprise technology priorities.

- Contribute to enterprise strategy, M&A diligence and integration, and long-range planning as a senior leader.

- Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6s, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

- Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.[DC3]

- Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ****Required **

- 10+ years of progressive technology leadership, including experience as a senior IT or technology executive at a manufacturing or industrial company or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.[DC4]

- Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading a major ERP implementation or migration. Epicor experience strongly preferred; Infor experience a plus.

- Proven track record building and leading high-performing technology teams in a lean, fiscally disciplined environment.

- Working knowledge and active deployment experience with modern AI tools and platforms in a business setting.

- Experience building and operating an information security program in a regulated environment. CMMC and PCI experience required.

- Strong command of Microsoft (Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, SQL), integration platforms, and modern data architecture.

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

**Preferred **

- Experience in firearms, defense, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

- Background scaling a technology function during a period of significant revenue growth.

- Experience evaluating and integrating acquired companies’ technology stacks.

- Ability to identify and analyze business needs, develop solutions, and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values.[DC5]

**Physical Requirements **

- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the normal workday.

- Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including working in and around machinery, with exposure to noise, chemicals, lights, and lasers.

- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and Company policy.

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.

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

**Production Planning & Scheduling Manager **

**Department: Supply Chain **           **Division:  Operations **

At Daniel Defense **Only the Best Build the Best… **

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Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures 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.

The Production Planning & Scheduling Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of the planning process to ensure the alignment of demand and supply plans. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for creating and maintaining schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and working collaboratively with finance, production, sales, and purchasing teams to ensure that orders are shipped on-time, and inventory levels are optimized.

**Essential Functions: **

- Integrate sales forecasts, inventory planning, and operational capacity to ensure seamless execution.

- Collaborate with **sales, marketing, finance, and operations ** to develop and refine demand forecasts and supply plans.

- Patricipate in weekly**SIOP meetings **, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.

- Monitor key **performance metrics (KPIs) ** such as forecast accuracy, fill rates, and inventory turns.

- Develop and implement **inventory control strategies ** to balance stock availability and cost efficiency.

- Analyze **inventory trends, demand fluctuations, and supply risks **, ensuring optimal stock levels.

- Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to **minimize excess and obsolete inventory **.

- Utilize **ERP/MRP systems ** to maintain accurate inventory records and planning parameters.

- Oversee **production scheduling **, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and capacity constraints.

- Work with manufacturing and logistics teams to **reduce lead times and optimize throughput **.

- Address **bottlenecks, constraints, and operational inefficiencies ** to improve overall scheduling accuracy.

- Ensure **on-time delivery (OTD) performance **, meeting customer expectations and service levels.

- Manage scheduling team responsible for creating and maintain production schedules

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and maintain production schedules that optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand

- Work with production and purchasing teams to align supply plan to demand plan

- Analyze production capacity and adapt the schedule to meet customer needs and optimize utilization

- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand customer demand and New Product Launches and incorporate it into production schedules, forecasts, and plans

- Communicate production changes, deviations from schedule, and updates to all stakeholders

- Ensure data integrity and accuracy in the planning system

- Act as a change agent for continuous process improvement, systems implementation, and standardization efforts

- 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: **

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Operations management with 5-10+ years of progressive responsibility in Planning or Supply chain-oriented role or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers

- Experience using MRP/ERP systems, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office

- Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed project expectations.

- Proven track record in managing production and Inventory.

- Great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills.

- Ability to work, interact and effectively communicate with all company officials, employees, vendors, customers, etc.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.  Experience coordinating work of production supervision.

- Demonstrated ability to recognize and work with our Permission to Play Values.

**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 workday.

- 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 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer 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.

PRODUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING MGR

**Graphic Designer **

Department: Operations Division: Manufacturing

At Daniel Defense, **Only the Best Build the Best… **

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to Honor God. 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.

The **Senior Graphic Designer ** is a highly skilled creator responsible for elevating the Daniel Defense brand through expert-level design execution, hands-on production, and cross-department collaboration. This role blends advanced creative capabilities with the ability to work directly with leadership, internal stakeholders, and select external partners.

**Job Summary **

The Senior Graphic Designer leads high-level creative execution across print, digital, product, and environmental touchpoints. This role is expected to take full ownership of complex projects, drive elevated aesthetics, and ensure brand consistency, while still being highly engaged in daily hands-on design work. The Senior Graphic Designer serves as a creative partner to leadership, collaborates across departments, and supports outreach to external partners, vendors, and media outlets when needed.

**Essential Functions: **

**High-Level Creative Execution **

- Lead the concepting, design, and production of advanced creative work including campaigns, digital experiences, print collateral, packaging, tradeshow materials, and product-support assets.

- Execute high-quality visual solutions across multiple platforms with a strong command of layout, typography, composition, and storytelling.

- Oversee complex design projects from concept through final production with minimal supervision.

**Brand Stewardship **

- Strengthen and evolve the Daniel Defense brand through refined design standards, ensuring consistency and clarity across all deliverables.

- Develop advanced brand assets, templates, and systems to improve quality and efficiency across the organization.

- Provide expert feedback and guidance to other designers to ensure brand integrity.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration **

- Work closely with Marketing leadership to translate strategic goals into high-impact visual solutions.

- Partner with Product Development, Sales, Digital Commerce, and other internal teams to support initiatives with elevated design.

- Collaborate with external photographers, videographers, printers, creative vendors, and media partners to produce best-in-class materials.

**Content Production & Visual Development **

- Create multimedia assets, motion graphics, and digital content to support marketing campaigns and product launches.

- Prepare files for print and digital delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and production readiness.

**Quality, Compliance, and Industry Awareness **

- Maintain an expert understanding of firearms industry regulations and ensure all materials adhere to legal and safety guidelines.

- Pursue continuous improvement in design quality, workflow efficiency, and creative innovation.

- Contribute to company initiatives in Safety, Quality, 6S, Delivery, and Productivity.

**Other responsibilities: **

- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level designers when requested.

- Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

- Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve 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: **

- Bachelor’s degree I Graphic Designer, Visual Communication or a related field; or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

- 4-7 years of professional design experience.

- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD); strong capability in motion/video tools (After Effects, Premiere, or equivalent).

- Strong understanding of brand systems, marketing fundamentals, and multi-channel creative execution.

- Advanced skills in typography, color theory, layout, and composition.

- Strong collaboration skills with ability to work closely with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

- Strong understanding of firearms safety, industry standards, and compliance requirements.

- Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Company Values.

**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 workday.

- 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 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer 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.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Onsite

**Development Operations and Communications Manager**

**Location: ** Black Creek, GA

**Reports To: ** Executive Director

**About The Double D Foundation **

The Double D Foundation is dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment by growing participation in shooting sports. Through targeted grants, events, and outreach, we support organizations that develop responsible firearms education and training. Backed by the strength of Daniel Defense, we are building a powerful movement to sustain and grow shooting sports for generations to come.

**Position Summary **

The Marketing and Digital Operations Manager will lead the day-to-day execution of The Double D Foundation’s digital presence and support donor engagement through marketing and communications, CRM management, and administering the grant management system. This role is ideal for a creative and technically skilled professional who can manage website content, lead social media strategy, and maintain the Foundation’s CRM and grantmaking system. The candidate will also assist with Foundation events, including our annual banquets. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about our mission.

**Key Responsibilities **

**Website & Digital Content Management **

- Maintain and update the Foundation website, ensuring content is current, engaging, and aligned with brand standards.

- Create and upload blog posts, event announcements, news, and multimedia content.

- Design graphics and visual assets using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite or similar.

**Social Media Management **

- Develop and manage a content calendar across key platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

- Create compelling posts, graphics, and stories to engage followers and grow audience reach.

- Monitor analytics and adapt strategies to improve performance.

**CRM & Grant Program Management **

- Manage the Virtuous CRM, ensuring accurate records, segmentation, and reporting.

- Support donor communications and stewardship efforts.

- Manage the Foundation grant management system software.

- Oversee the grant management process, from applications to award tracking and reporting.

**Cross-Functional Support **

- Collaborate with the Executive Director on marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives in partnership with Daniel Defense team members.

- Provide support for events, including annual banquets, and other activities where the Foundation has a presence.

- Create multimedia content for Foundation events, including digital presentations, programs, andunda auction guides for banquets.

**Communications **

- Create press releases and other Foundation communications.

- Create collateral for use by Foundation leaders including pitch decks, brochures, and other content.

- Produce and manage a quarterly newsletter.

**Required Qualifications **

- Bachelors’ Degree with relevant curriculum 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, website management, or nonprofit communications or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully carry out the responsibility of the role.

- Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.

- Experience managing social media channels for a brand or organization.

- Familiarity with CRM systems; experience with Virtuous is strongly preferred**. **

- Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).

- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.

- Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

- Participates in the foundation’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

- Expected to be a contributor to the foundation’s standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment

- Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

**Preferred Qualifications **

- Experience in nonprofit or foundation settings.

- Experience with online fundraising platforms and email marketing tools.

- Familiarity with photography/video and editing.

- Interest in shooting sports or advocacy for Second Amendment rights.

**Work Environment **

This position is in-person in Black Creek, GA. Occasional travel may be required for Foundation events.

**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 workday

- 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/Double D Foundation is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer 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.

DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS MAN

**Director of Quality **

Department: Quality 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 to Honor God. 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.

As Daniel Defense continues to scale, quality must function as a foundational operating system, enabling stable execution, disciplined processes, and predictable outcomes. We are seeking a **Director of Quality ** to lead **Quality Management System (QMS) strategy ** as a core pillar of the Daniel Defense Excellence (DDX) operating model across Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and New Product Development.

This role reports to the **Chief Operating Officer (COO) **.

**Role Overview **

As **Director of Quality **, you are the senior architect and steward of Daniel Defense’s **Quality Management System (QMS) ** and a key contributor to the broader **DDX operating system **. Your mandate is to ensure quality is designed into processes and products, providing the stable, capable foundation upon which Continuous Improvement and transformation can succeed.

You will lead QMS strategy and governance across the full product lifecycle, serve as final authority for product release, and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and the Transformation function to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and scalable execution. This role emphasizes process capability, system discipline, and prevention rather than reactive inspection or short-term cost-of-poor-quality reduction.

**Essential Functions: **

**Key Impact Areas **

**QMS Strategy, Governance, and DDX Integration **

- Own the strategy, architecture, and governance of the Quality Management System (QMS) as a core component of the DDX operating system.

- Establish QMS as the standard framework for process discipline, risk management, and execution consistency across Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and New Product Development.

- Ensure alignment between QMS standards, DDX principles, and day-to-day operational execution.

- Define quality policies, standards, and controls that enable repeatable, capable processes and long-term scalability.

- Partner with Transformation leadership to ensure improvement initiatives are built on stable, capable processes.

**Process Capability and Built-In Quality **

- Lead the transition from detection-based quality to prevention-based, capability-driven execution.

- Partner with Operations and Engineering to define critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics and ensure processes are capable, controlled, and sustained.

- Ensure disciplined use of statistical methods, process monitoring, and control plans to manage variation.

- Govern process qualification, validation, and change management to protect process integrity.

- Use scrap, rework, and cost-of-poor-quality metrics as lagging indicators of system health, not primary success measures.

**New Product Development and Lifecycle Risk Management **

- Partner with Engineering and New Product Development to embed quality and risk management early in design and launch processes.

- Ensure consistent application of risk-based tools (e.g., PFMEA, control planning, design reviews) aligned with DDX standards.

- Lead quality readiness for new product launches, ensuring supplier, process, and control capability prior to production release.

- Ensure disciplined lifecycle handoff from development to manufacturing with clear ownership and governance.

**Audit, Compliance, and Product Release Authority **

- Serve as final authority for product release and shipment, accountable for compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

- Lead internal and external audits with focus on QMS effectiveness and system maturity.

- Ensure corrective actions address root system causes and strengthen long-term capability.

- Maintain regulatory documentation and reporting required to support the quality function.

**Quality Leadership and Capability Building **

- Lead and develop quality managers, engineers, and technicians as system leaders and capability builders.

- Build quality capability across the organization through training, coaching, and cross-functional partnership aligned with DDX principles.

- Provide visible leadership in environmental health and safety principles.

- Establish Quality as a standard-setting, enabling function within Operations.

- Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

- Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment

- Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

- Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: **

- Bachelor’s degree required or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

- 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Management within manufacturing environments.

- 3+ years of experience leading managers and senior professionals.

- Demonstrated experience designing, governing, and maturing Quality Management Systems and process capability.

- Experience supporting New Product Development and production launch activities strongly preferred.

- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma required; **Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred **.

- Quality certifications such as CQA, CMQ/OE, PMP, or similar preferred.

- Deep understanding of process capability, variation reduction, risk management, and QMS design.

- Ability to align QMS strategy with DDX principles and business objectives.

- Strong audit, governance, and corrective action leadership skills.

- Effective cross-functional leader with executive presence.

- Data-driven, systems-oriented thinker.

- Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Company Values.

**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 workday.

- 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 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer 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.

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY- Onsite

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