Job Details

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: u2022 Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their roles

u2022 Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as needed u2022 Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the companyu2019s Dept. Training Standards & Learning System tools u2022 Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOPu2019s, Guided Workflows, Technical Learning Aids - to assist with training)

u2022 Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role

u2022 Participates in new teammate hiring process - assesses candidatesu2019 skills (general and/ or machine, involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring decisions)

u2022 Conducts training on all shifts

u2022 Influences others to be safety-minded

u2022 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

u2022 Additional duties as assigned

How you will impact WestRock:

u2022 Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes

u2022 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:

u2022 Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve

u2022 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 OKRu2019s and leading people or teams (self-awareness)

u2022 Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results

u2022 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

u2022 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

u2022 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

u2022 Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste Technical Skills:

u2022 1 - 3 yearsu2019 experience conducting/ leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a manufacturing environment preferred

u2022 2 - 4 yearsu2019 experience in a manufacturing environment preferred u2022 Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred

u2022 Microsoft Office Experience Preferred- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms Others Qualification:

u2022 Facilitation/ Presentation Skills

u2022 Influencing

u2022 Partnering

u2022 Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement

u2022 Professionalism

What we offer:

u2022 Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

u2022 Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

u2022 An attractive wage, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential

u2022 A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.