Description :
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With the creation of the first commercially successful self-scouring steel plow in 1837, John Deere made it possible for America's pioneering families to grow food. From this simple, yet monumental beginning has sprung a company that helps feed humanity all over the world. Our business rests on the design and technology of innovation, developing and manufacturing advanced agricultural machines that are as technologically advanced as they are rugged, providing great value to our customers. Today, John Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment. John Deere Agriculture touches the lives of countless farmers throughout the world who use our equipment to produce food, fiber and fuel to help improve the lives of families, communities and economies worldwide. 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.
John Deere Waterloo Works is seeking a Business Process Improvement Facilitator to manage, facilitate and implement process improvement projects within a single process or a limited number of processes which are moderately complex and not limited in scope, depth, problem solving and degree of skill required. In this position, you will:
Work with existing project teams in various John Deere facilities in the Waterloo area to achieve significant improvements in Order Fulfillment metrics. These include, for example, Shareholder Value Added, Quality Process Improvement, Warranty Reduction, Indirect Materials and Services cost reduction, and other initiatives as determined by the Waterloo Works General Manager's Staff and Waterloo Works Councils.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Management/Engineering/Technology/Science/Math/Accounting discipline or equivalent experience.
Master degree in an Engineering or Business discipline preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of 2 yrs experience utilizing strong analytical skills including statistical methods, financial analysis or engineering modeling and analysis.
Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Project management experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
Training in and experience using Six Sigma principles and practices (i.e. documentation, project charters, process measures, etc.).
Certified Green Belt.
Broad experience in manufacturing, engineering, customer relationships, marketing, sales and/or supply management.
Facilitation skills.
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.
