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 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 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 processesQuality: 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 preferred2 – 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferredKnowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred.Microsoft Office Experience Preferred– Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms
Others Qualification:
Facilitation/ Presentation SkillsInfluencingPartneringProblem Solving/ Continuous ImprovementProfessionalism
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn 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.
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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.