About Job

Training Specialist

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 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 Training Specialist, you 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.
Support the Training Manager in implementing and maintaining company-wide training initiatives, with a focus on production floor engagement and shift coverage.
Deliver hands-on training sessions and job-specific instruction to hourly team members across all shifts.
Assist in developing and maintaining training content including SOPs, job aids, multimedia materials, and interactive modules.
Schedule, track, and report training activities using the Learning Management System (LMS); ensure records are accurate and compliant.
Observe and assess employees competence to confirm effective skill application and adherence to safety, quality, and standard work practices.
Facilitate one-on-one and group onboarding sessions for employees to reinforce Daniel Defense culture and expectations.
Conduct training audits and feedback sessions to measure retention, gather input, and support continuous improvement.
Participate in competency model development and maintain training matrices for assigned departments.
Provide day-to-day support of the LMS including uploading courses, maintaining user data, and troubleshooting user issues.
Collaborate with Safety, HR, and departmental leadership to align training priorities with organizational needs.
Recommend improvements to training tools, methods, or documentation to enhance learning outcomes and program efficiency.
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:

Associate degree in Education, Business, Training & Development, 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.
2+ years of experience supporting training initiatives, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Demonstrated ability to conduct effective hands-on training and communicate technical processes clearly.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and training recordkeeping practices.
Experience creating training documents, visual aids, or digital content is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage diverse learners and support multiple shifts.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work varied hours to support training needs across all shifts.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
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.