Technical Trainer

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. Location: Plymouth, IN (1000 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563) 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.   Major Job Responsibilities: 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.   How you will impact Smurfit WestRock: Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes. Cost eliminator driving training efficiencies across roles, saving us unnecessary risk, and reducing the time allotted for training – a continuous improvement mindset.   What you need to succeed: Critical Skills/ Capabilities: Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve. Innovation: Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive training into the flow of work Interpersonal 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 results Influence: Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams Decision 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 consensus. Communication: Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to ensure we can document and teach critical work processes Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste   Technical 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 preferred Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred. Microsoft Office Experience Preferred– Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms   Others Qualification: Facilitation/ Presentation Skills Influencing Partnering Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement Professionalism   What we offer: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive wage, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.   #IN #CBWRK  #GD #Militaryjobs #WorkWithSmurfitWestrock   Smurfit WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans Hiring Immediately! If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply! Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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