Process Associate jobs in Jackson, MS

Location: 1085 Hwy 80 West. Jackson, MS 39204

Salary: $75,000-$90,000

Status: Salary  Exempt 

WALK STRONG WITH AFI

We are a community of makers and creators. Activators and achievers. Fearless innovators and tireless visionaries whose staunch determination and adaptability continue to fuel everything that we do.

Here’s how YOU can help us to raise the B.A.R. as a Process Engineer.

Building with Integrity

• Be the engineering and technical expertise to the operations when the lines unexpectedly go down, requiring fast-paced problem solving and communications with the operators
• Become a member of our Lean efforts, such as Kaizen events, where an emphasis is placed on creativity

Adapting Together

• Educate plant personnel on engineering and technical issues so they understand how their actions impact the machines and operations
• Provide training and start-up activities of new equipment and processes

Reinventing Through Resilience

• Proactively investigate manufacturing problems with the line and recommend corrective actions (this includes consulting with production and maintenance personnel, analyzing the supporting data, recommending corrective actions, and following through on recommendations to evaluate their effectiveness)
• Manage capital projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met or exceeded (you may work as part of a team or have sole ownership on some projects)

REVEAL EVERYTHING

FOUNDATION:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 0 -3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong change management skills and experience with all levels of the organization, to influence and get buy-in while maintaining relationships

ADDED VALUE:

• SAP experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude (welding, machining, alignment, rigging, hydraulics, pneumatics)
• Ability to read, verify and edit drawings
• Capital project management
• CAD
• Previous experience with the application of Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing methodologies, Statistical Process Control and Team Facilitation or ability to quickly learn and demonstrate

Community & Philanthropy: We have a heritage of investing millions of dollars in programs that enhance the neighborhoods where we live and work. Additionally, we’re proud that our employees regularly and willingly give of their time and talents to support the efforts of local organizations.

Sustainability: Armstrong Flooring has a long-standing reputation for sustainable innovation, starting with using cork waste to make linoleum floors over 100 years ago. We continue to develop products that have lower environmental footprints, and in some cases, reduce the environmental footprints of the buildings where they are installed.

DEVELOPMENT

We encourage every employee to take ownership of their development and discuss career growth and opportunities with their leader. We have many employees with diverse backgrounds and career paths. We offer the following opportunities which promote a growth culture:

• Certifications
• Onboarding 
• On-the-Job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Instructor-led & online courses
• Cross-functional exposure

BENEFITS

• Choice of competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans - effective Day 1 of employment
• Teladoc (24/7 access)
• 401k 
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Prescription plan with mail-order options
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid vacation with graduated schedule & option to purchase more
• Paid holidays
• Product discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition program
• Service awards

Our Diversity Statement: We believe the more diversity we have in our teams, the more equitable access to opportunities we create, the more included people feel in our workplaces—the more unique perspectives, fresh ideas, and exceptional outcomes we can experience and celebrate. That’s why we’re working hard to create environments where everyone feels empowered to share their voices and bring their full, authentic selves to work, regardless of race, religion, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity/expression, or the many other ways we’re all wonderfully unique individuals. This work is a journey, and there is more to be done. Working together, we can achieve our goal of making Armstrong Flooring a place where everyone feels welcome and valued, just as they are.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Armstrong Flooring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.