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Visionary Vice President of Operations at Daniel Defense

Job Description: Are you ready to embark on a mission transcending traditional manufacturing? Daniel Defense, a beacon of innovation in the firearms industry, seeks a dynamic, visionary leader to join our executive team as the Vice President of Operations. Here's your chance to be part of something bigger—a company where faith, freedom, and excellence converge.

Your Role:

• Craft the Future: You'll be at the helm of our operational strategy, steering the ship towards new horizons in automation and operational excellence. Your vision will shape our long-term plans, ensuring we meet and exceed our commitments to Military, law enforcement, and consumer markets.
• Lead with Passion: As a key player in our executive team, you'll drive our mission to Honor God and Defend Freedom through unparalleled product quality. Your leadership will inspire a culture of servant leadership, safety, and relentless innovation.
• Operational Mastery: You'll oversee everything from machining to shipping, ensuring our operations are efficient and exemplary. Your expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement will be the backbone of our operational strategy as we lean into being the most technologically advanced defense manufacturer in the world.
• Cultivate Talent: Mentor and grow leaders who embody our values. You'll foster an environment where every team member thrives, contributing to a culture of excellence, engagement, and winning.
• Strategic Innovation: You'll spearhead the integration of cutting-edge technologies and processes, keeping us at the forefront of the industry. Your decisions will optimize our supply chain, manufacturing, and inventory management for maximum efficiency, timely delivery, and profitability.
• Safety and Compliance: Uphold our commitment to a zero-incident culture, ensuring all operations comply with the highest standards of safety and environmental regulations.
• Customer Champion: Build and maintain relationships that ensure we exceed customer expectations in quality, delivery, and service, identifying new avenues for growth.

What You Bring:

• Proven Leadership: With over 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, you have a track record of transforming business units with significant impact.
• Strategic Vision: You set the direction for major functions from sales, product development, marketing, and innovation; aligning operations with overarching business goals.
• Hands-On Engagement: Your leadership style is about being on the shop floor, engaging with teams, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Faith and Values: You resonate deeply with our faith-based values, integrating them into your leadership approach.
• Expertise in Excellence: Your deep knowledge of operational methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, coupled with financial acumen, will drive our operational efficiency.
• People Developer: You excel in talent development, creating a high-performance culture through effective hiring, training, and performance management.

Physical Requirements:

• Active Environment: You'll be on your feet, moving around, and sometimes lifting up to 50 pounds in our dynamic manufacturing setting.

Join Us:

At Daniel Defense, you won't just manage operations; you'll lead a movement. We're not just building firearms; we're building a legacy. If you're ready to take on this challenge with enthusiasm, expertise, and a commitment to our core values, then you're ready for Daniel Defense.

Apply Now. Join a team where your leadership can genuinely make a difference. Let's build the future together.

Note: This role is about more than a job; it's about joining a mission. Responsibilities may evolve as we grow, reflecting our dynamic environment and commitment to continuous improvement. Daniel Defense is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.

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