Daniel Defense, LLC · 1 day ago
SR DIRECTOR OF TRANSFORMATION MASTER BLACK BE
Black Creek, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expDaniel Defense is a company that engineers and manufactures premium weapon systems and accessories. The Sr. Director of Transformation will lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives, drive Lean Six Sigma deployment, and foster a culture of operational excellence across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures
Partner directly with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and COO to translate strategic priorities into enterprise-level transformation initiatives
Lead the design, development, and deployment of the Daniel Defense Business Excellence System (DDX)
Drive Lean Six Sigma (LSS) deployment and performance excellence across all business units
Develop and deploy Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt training curriculums to build robust internal capability
Lead Continuous Improvement and shop floor training processes to build an engaged, empowered culture of excellence at all levels
Lead the development, alignment, and execution of a high-impact project pipeline that advances company-wide business goals
Build organizational capability by coaching and developing Black Belts, Green Belts, Lean Practitioners, and operations teams
Foster a culture of operational excellence, administrative excellence, commercial excellence, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement in support of Daniel Defense’s mission and values
Design, develop, and lead deployment of the Daniel Defense Business Excellence System (DDX) — a cohesive, enterprise-wide framework for driving Operational Excellence, Administrative Excellence, and Commercial Excellence
Establish DDX as the core operating system for delivering sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation, business processes, and customer experience
Lead DDX governance, training, and capability building across all functions and levels of the organization
Lead structured deployment of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology across Daniel Defense
Develop, deploy, and continuously improve Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt training curriculums to build deep internal capability
Lead Continuous Improvement and shop floor training processes to embed CI principles and Lean thinking at the operational level
Provide functional leadership, mentorship, and coaching for Black Belts, Green Belts, Lean Practitioners, and shop floor teams
Partner with Operations, Administrative, Commercial, and functional leaders to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, business efficiency, and customer outcomes
Ensure disciplined execution of transformation projects with clear, measurable outcomes
Identify, share, and drive adoption of best practices across the enterprise
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO and ELT
Lead development and alignment of the enterprise-wide project pipeline, ensuring tight linkage to the company’s financial plan, growth strategy, and operational priorities
Partner with Finance and business leaders to drive data-driven project selection, prioritization, and value tracking
Drive cross-functional alignment and resource optimization to support execution of high-priority transformation initiatives
Coordinate periodic project reviews and performance updates for the COO and ELT
Represent and communicate Performance Excellence, DDX, and CI progress to senior leadership and the broader organization
Actively support change management efforts to build organizational buy-in and sustain a culture of continuous improvement
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Technical degree preferred or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience to effectively perform the essential functions of the job
Proven success partnering with C-suite and executive leadership to drive transformation
10+ years of progressive leadership experience driving measurable business impact through Lean Six Sigma and Performance Excellence
Certified Master Black Belt or equivalent with demonstrated success delivering financial results through LSS
Deep knowledge of Lean principles, process improvement, and change leadership
Proven experience developing and deploying Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt training curriculums
Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement and shop floor training processes
Strong financial acumen with the ability to build financial models, evaluate ROI, and drive project value realization
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop Lean Six Sigma and CI capability across all organizational levels — including shop floor, Administrative, and Commercial functions
Proficient in tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint
Strong project and program management skills — able to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize effectively, and drive results
Passion for Continuous Improvement and making others successful
High degree of initiative, urgency, and accountability
Strong communicator with ability to engage across all organizational levels
Proven ability to lead through change and inspire teams
Committed to upholding Daniel Defense's standards for integrity, safety, and a positive work environment
Willingness to travel as needed to support enterprise initiatives
Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values
Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the normal 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
Preferred
Technical degree preferred or a related field
Experience designing and deploying an operating system / business excellence system across Operations, Administrative, and Commercial functions
Company
Daniel Defense, LLC
Daniel Defense is a family-owned and privately held firearms manufacturer located in Black Creek, Georgia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marsha Grovenstein
Assistant to the President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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