What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Testing Specialist position at Smurfit Westrock?
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Our Technology Organization Is Transforming How We Work At Smurfit Westrock. We Align With Our Businesses To Deliver Innovative Solutions That
The Opportunity
Smurfit WestRock has embarked on an ERP Modernization project for its NA Consumer division. It will be a multi-year program aligned to goals to become the world’s best paper and packaging company. The Testing Specialist is a part of our Consumer NA IT team responsible for deploying the ePS Packaging Suite (PS) software and associated programs needed to run production facilities.
This position is responsible for the testing and validation of the ePS PS and associated integrations for implementations, enhancements, and data migration.
Location and/or Business/Division Details (if applicable)
Title Testing Specialist -
Position Summary
How you will impact WestRock:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Our Technology Organization Is Transforming How We Work At Smurfit Westrock. We Align With Our Businesses To Deliver Innovative Solutions That
- Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
- Connect our work to shared goals that propel Smurfit Westrock forward in the Digital Age
- Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology
The Opportunity
Smurfit WestRock has embarked on an ERP Modernization project for its NA Consumer division. It will be a multi-year program aligned to goals to become the world’s best paper and packaging company. The Testing Specialist is a part of our Consumer NA IT team responsible for deploying the ePS Packaging Suite (PS) software and associated programs needed to run production facilities.
This position is responsible for the testing and validation of the ePS PS and associated integrations for implementations, enhancements, and data migration.
Location and/or Business/Division Details (if applicable)
Title Testing Specialist -
Position Summary
How you will impact WestRock:
- Participate in all stages of development cycle by developing a test plan, validating new features and supervising the completion of automated and manual QA tests.
- Document detailed requirements, identify and develop solutions, test, and document the solutions, and provide clear guidance on plant requirements to the implementation teams.
- Conduct functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing to ensure the ePS Packaging Suite / Internal Systems meets business requirements.
- Identify, document, and track defects and issues, working with the development team to resolve them.
- Provide training and support to plant users on the testing processes and tools used to test the ePS Packaging Suite and other internal systems.
- Oversee data validation quality using the Palantir tool, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the ePS Packaging Suite / Internal Systems implementation process.
- Collaborate with data analysts and stakeholders to define data validation requirements and criteria.
- Monitor and report on data validation activities, addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.
- 5 relevant years’ experience working in testing
- Experience in writing manual and automated test cases
- Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of test automation ideally using Tricentis Tosca, Selenium or similar tools.
- Familiarity with data quality and transformation testing tools and methodologies using a tool such as Palantir.
- Must be able to travel as required
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.