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Smurfit Kappa

Corrugated Technical Trainer

Smurfit Kappa, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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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 Job 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

Others Qualifications: Facilitation/ Presentation Skills, Influencing, Partnering, Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement, Professionalism Bilingual preferred

EEO Statement

Smurfit Westrock is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Westrock also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Westrock operates.