Daniel Defense LLC seeks a Group Leader 1 to supervise a manufacturing cell producing premium firearms and components. This role oversees daily production, assigning work, monitoring throughput, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards. The Group Leader trains and coaches operators, drives 5S and continuous improvement, troubleshoots equipment or process issues, and works closely with engineering and quality teams. Success in this mission-focused role requires strong leadership on the shop floor, clear communication, and the ability to meet aggressive production and delivery targets in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Lead and supervise a manufacturing cell producing firearms and components Assign daily work, balance workloads, and monitor production output Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards Train, coach, and evaluate production operators Drive 5 S, lean, and continuous improvement initiatives Troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues on the line Collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve defects and scrap Track key performance metrics and report production status Enforce company policies and maintain a disciplined work environment Support scheduling, staffing, and cross-training efforts Required Skills Production supervision Manufacturing operations Firearms or CNC production processes Lean manufacturing5 S implementation Quality control and inspection Safety and OSHA compliance Scheduling and labor planning Root cause analysis Basic mechanical troubleshooting