Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Job Summary
The Technical Trainer assists with training processes locally. The role reports into the site General Manager / Plant Manager and dotted lines into Operations Learning & Development, to ensure training is completed for Operator / Craft Job Certification. The role will be a key contact / trainer for team members and be responsible for teammate assessments regarding machine skills providing feedback, machine certification responsibility, and conducting assessments related to line of progression movements.
Primary Duties
- Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their roles
- Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation / On Boarding Training, as needed
- Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the company's Dept. Training Standards & Learning System tools
- Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOP's, Guided Workflows, Technical Learning Aids - to assist with training)
- Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role
- Participates in new teammate hiring process assesses candidates' skills (general and / or machine, involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring decisions)
- Conducts training on all shifts
- Influences others to be safety-minded
- Team member will be certified through a Train the Trainer process, support managing day to day Certification Processes & will be supported by Ops L&D with training tools & general knowledge content
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements Job Requirements
Growth and Results Oriented : Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improveInnovation : Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive training into the flow of workInterpersonal Skills : Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong interpersonal skills in communicating, achieving OKR's and leading people or teams (self-awareness)Accountability : Holds self and others responsible for actions and resultsInfluence : Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teamsDecision Making : Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal decisions in an appropriated timeframe; knows when to decide and / or when to seek additional input, and drive for consensusCommunication : Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to ensure we can document and teach critical work processesQuality : Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing wasteTechnical Skills :1 3 years' experience conducting / leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a manufacturing environment preferred
2 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferredKnowledge of Learning Management Systems preferredMicrosoft Office Experience Preferred Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, FormsOthers Qualifications : Facilitation / Presentation Skills, Influencing, Partnering, Problem Solving / Continuous Improvement, ProfessionalismBilingual preferredCandidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.