We are eager to add an organized Manufacturing Engineer to join our high-achieving team at Georgia-Pacific in Jackson, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Manufacturing Engineer is an exceptional opportunity to develop critical skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, negotiation and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Manufacturing Engineer at Georgia-Pacific today!
Your Job
Georgia Pacific is immediately hiring for Manufacturing Engineers to join our Dixie® team in Jackson, TN . We are seeking individuals who are interested in being part of a world class startup. Are you motivated by seeing the results of your work in a world-class end product? Do you desire to have career growth in an atmosphere of entrepreneurship, where your ideas and contribution really matter? If so, we are interested in learning about you! This is a great opportunity to work in a climate-controlled work environment with opportunities for advancement. Our Team
The Jackson Plant is part of the Dixie® brand plates and bowls paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.
We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Jackson community. What You Will Do Create a safe workplace with all environmental, safety, and business practices with emphasis on identifying and mitigating critical risks to achieve zero SIFs Provide leadership to improve performance in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, customer satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, cost management and asset utilization in your associated technology center Assist in communicating and connecting employees to our vision, priorities, and business objectives Work with Gate Keeper to evaluate, approve, and prioritize equipment repairs and scheduled shutdowns utilizing the Asset Maintenance Work Process Coach and develop the capability level of our reliability technicians, lead technicians, and technicians to reliably operate equipment and processes Work closely with shift performance coaches, lead technicians, technicians, and customers to troubleshoot process, quality, and equipment issues Lead root cause analysis process and execute effective corrective actions Lead and participate in transformational improvement efforts Regularly help communicate, articulate, and direct departmental priorities to achieve company visions Apply Discipline Operations strategy for managing continuous improvement of product systems and processes leading to product improvement Provide feedback to the facility leadership team on manufacturing work process gaps and results Develop and implement comprehensive asset strategies for all assigned assets; to include Operating Envelope, Operator Basic Care/Zone Ownership, Spare Parts / Stocking Strategy Optimization, Condition Based Monitoring, and Predictive & Preventative Maintenance activities Mentor and support area leaders with daily manufacturing work process execution and transformation efforts Effectively apply the challenge process; coach initiative owners to urgently escalate issues that are prohibiting the delivery of initiative results Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial or military environment. Experience with overcoming barriers and the ability to coach others Experience with improving existing work processes and leading change in manufacturing areas Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas), Teams, and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence) Experience interpreting mechanical or electrical drawings and schematics. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field At least three (3) years of experience working in a paper converting/printing facility Experience with PI or other data historian programs Experience working with industrial automation Experience using Autocad (2D and 3D CAD programs, Solidworks, or other)
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath, tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:
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Benefits of working as a Manufacturing Engineer in Jackson, TN:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Advantageous package
