Manufacturing Training & Certification Coach

Smurfit Westrock; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programs

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off & holidays

Bonus incentive

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in West Chester is seeking a Technical Trainer to support local training and certification processes for Operators and Craft positions. The role partners with L&D and operations to ensure effective onboarding and ongoing cross-training across shifts.

The trainer will handle new hire orientation, training tracking, content updates, and relationship building with shop floor personnel to drive safety-minded practices and certification readiness.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience leading training in a manufacturing setting.
• 2–4 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Assist with New Hire Orientation and On-The-Job training.
• Support training tracking, evaluation, and measurement locally.
• Develop, update, and maintain training content and solutions.
• Build relationships with plant personnel across levels.
• Conduct training on all shifts and promote safety-minded behavior.
• Support certification processes and training standards with Ops L&D

Skills

Growth mindset

Innovation

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Influence

Decision making

Communication

Quality

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in West Chester is seeking a Technical Trainer to support local training and certification processes for Operators and Craft positions. The role partners with L&D and operations to ensure effective onboarding and ongoing cross-training across shifts.

The trainer will handle new hire orientation, training tracking, content updates, and relationship building with shop floor personnel to drive safety-minded practices and certification readiness.