SR DIRECTOR OF TRANSFORMATION MASTER BLACK BE

Sr. Director Transformation, (Master Black Belt)

Department: Manufacturing Division: Operations

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best\u2026

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 Sr. Director Transformation, Master Black Belt will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Key Impact Areas:

DDX System Leadership

• Design, develop, and lead deployment of the Daniel Defense Business Excellence System (DDX) \u2014 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.

Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• 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.

Enterprise Transformation Leadership

• 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.

Executive Reporting & Change Management

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Experience designing and deploying an operating system / business excellence system across Operations, Administrative, and Commercial functions (preferred).

Technical & Leadership Strengths

• 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 \u2014 including shop floor, Administrative, and Commercial functions.
• Proficient in tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.
• Strong project and program management skills \u2014 able to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize effectively, and drive results.

Personal Attributes

• 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.

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 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.

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 \u2013 Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.