Description & Requirements 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 rolesPartners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as neededAssists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the company's Dept. Training Standards & Learning System toolsSupports 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 roleParticipates 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 shiftsInfluences others to be safety-mindedTeam 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 contentAdditional duties as assigned
RequirementsJob RequirementsGrowth 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 preferred2 -- 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 preferred Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.