Corrugated Technical Trainer

Smurfit Westrock•Houston, TX

49d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Facilitation/ Presentation Skills
Influencing
Partnering
Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement
Professionalism
Bilingual preferred

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