Description :
Description
Towering city skyscrapers, highways that crisscross the land, suburban neighborhoods around the corner and lush green forests - as a major manufacturer of construction equipment and the worldwide leader in forestry, John Deere is a part of them all. Articulated dump trucks, crawler dozers, backhoe loaders, excavators and graders do the work that helps build our cities and towns, improves our infrastructure and moves mountains of materials from earth to steel. In the tough and time-sensitive business of construction, our value proposition of productivity, uptime and low operating costs gives our customers the assurances they demand. John Deere Forestry equipment works through timberland worldwide. Technology development and product innovation continue to enhance efficiency and productivity, while making environmental stewardship a priority. John Deere is at the forefront - always developing new technology to make our machines work harder by working smarter. View location information to learn more about the area.
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs-in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.
Explanation Statement
John Deere Davenport Works, in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking a Material Flow Coordinator (Loader) to work with the Supply Management Specialist, the supplier, assembly engineering and manufacturing to set up preferred delivery mechanisms within the factory, while driving optimal inventory levels. In this position, you will:
Follow the established Kanban sizing process.
Review proposed deviations with the Supply Management Specialist, Preferred Material Delivery Specialist, or Manager prior to making change.
Coordinate material and support the implementation of engineering decisions, durability builds, and pilot production builds.
Identify and manage Returnable Containers for new product.
Manage Kanban labels and maintain Raw in Process (RIP) and line locations in the Kanban system.
Resolve problems and communicate regarding material issues between Point of Receipt and Point of Use (POU), by doing the following:
Use the current Material Flow tools.
Spend a minimum of one hour daily on the shop floor proactively seeking part shortages or process deviations.
Audit assembly stations for full POU and RIP footprints
Follow up and follow through on communications to the Production Supervisor, Supply Management Specialist, and the third party warehouse (and supplier if necessary).
Drive for process improvements and raise Kanban knowledge among assemblers and Material Handlers.
Visit the assembly line daily, proactively soliciting assembler's input regarding Kanban or part issues.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor degree in Business or Supply Management or equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Experience
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to use Business Objects.
Understanding of factory/manufacturing processes.
Effective time management skills.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Good documentation, planning, decision making, and organizational skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with multiple demands.
Desired Skills and Experience
Good understanding of material flow and/or supply management processes.
Experience using a Common Purchasing System (CPS).
Initiative to seek additional responsibility.
*Relocation benefits are not provided for this position.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.
Summary
Job Field Supply Management / Logistics / Transportation
Locations Iowa-Davenport
Organization Construction & Forestry
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job Additional Information
Posting Date Apr 28, 2008, 03:59 PM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00)
