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Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Technical Trainer to build workforce capability in our manufacturing operations. This role designs and delivers classroom and hands-on training on equipment, safety, standard work, and production processes for paper-based packaging facilities. You will assess skill gaps, create SOP-based curricula, and maintain training records to support compliance and operational excellence. Partnering closely with operations, safety, and engineering, you will help drive a performance-driven, safety-focused, continuous improvement culture and support onboarding, upskilling, and career growth for plant employees. Responsibilities Design, update, and deliver technical and safety training for manufacturing operations staff. Conduct hands-on equipment and process training on the production floor. Assess training needs and develop curricula, materials, and SOP-based modules. Evaluate training effectiveness and track competency and certification status. Collaborate with operations, safety, and engineering to standardize best practices. Support onboarding and upskilling of operators, technicians, and maintenance staff. Maintain training records in LMS and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Promote a safety-first, continuous improvement culture through targeted training programs. Required Skills Technical training development Manufacturing processes Safety procedures Lean/continuous improvement Instructional design Learning management systems (LMS) Classroom and hands-on facilitation Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Training needs analysis MS Office/Power Point