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WestRock Company Manufacturing Process Technical Trainer in Longview, Washington
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Process 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:
\u2022Completes daily technical training on the floor to assist with the Certification of team members in their roles
\u2022Partners with OPS L&D leader to support New Hire Orientation/ On Boarding Training, as needed
\u2022Assists with tracking, evaluating, and measuring training locally using the company\u2019s Dept. Training Standards & Learning System tools
\u2022Supports site specific technical learning solution creation (SOP\u2019s, Guided Workflows, Technical Learning Aids - to assist with training)
\u2022Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with trainees & leaders in their role
\u2022Participates in new teammate hiring process - assesses candidates\u2019 skills (general and/ or machine, involved in interview process to assess industrial experience, and provides perspective on hiring decisions)
\u2022Conducts training on all shifts
\u2022Influences others to be safety-minded
\u2022Team 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
\u2022Additional duties as assigned
How you will impact WestRock:
\u2022Improve local team performance through increasing skills and time to certification processes
\u2022Cost 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:
\u2022Growth and Results Oriented: Results oriented person that looks for constant ways to improve
\u2022Innovation: Able to support implementation of new processes and new learning technologies to drive training into the flow of work
\u2022Interpersonal Skills: Possess keen awareness and understanding of the importance of strong interpersonal skills in communicating, achieving OKR\u2019s and leading people or teams (self-awareness)
\u2022Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results
\u2022Influence: Able to partner and build relationships to influence teams to work together, share best practices and develop and drive effective training for operations teams
\u2022Decision 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
\u2022Communication: Willingness to work on the floor, with all shifts, in a heavy manufacturing world, to ensure we can document and teach critical work processes
\u2022Quality: Actively work to ensure quality is ensured while minimizing waste
Technical Skills:
\u20221 - 3 years\u2019 experience conducting/ leading training, including On-The-Job training, or similar, in a manufacturing environment preferred
\u20222 - 4 years\u2019 experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
\u2022Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred
\u2022Microsoft Office Experience Preferred- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms
Others Qualification:
\u2022Facilitation/ Presentation Skills
\u2022Influencing
\u2022Partnering
\u2022Problem Solving/ Continuous Improvement
\u2022Professionalism
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.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.