Description :
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Each piece of John Deere equipment taking on the tough jobs around the globe has hundreds of parts. Our Worldwide Parts Division helps keep them all running. Comprehensive management and distribution of parts inventory and materials is vital to the success of our customers and our company. In addition, high technology enables the Parts Division to provide services like pricing, system support, forecasting, planning and analysis to all of Deere's equipment divisions. Thanks to John Deere parts, our customers know that when they need their John Deere machines to work - they will. 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 Parts Distribution is seeking a Senior Engineering Analyst to coordinate all aspects of wage incentive pay plan administration at the unit. In this position, you will:
Perform detailed and complex empirical analyses covering the entire spectrum of warehousing functions including optimization of material receipt, storage, picking, and shipping at Milan PDC and the North American depots. Analyses performed may provide critical information necessary to calculate weekly performance bonuses for all CIPP plans at PDC and depots, as well as productivity data for operations to evaluate team and individual performances.
Develop improved methods of information delivery such as the Deere Intranet and automated messaging.
Select and/or develop warehousing simulation tools to evaluate operational changes, enhancements and alternatives.
Update and test FORTRAN programs to reflect methods changes and new operational requirements.
Calculate and distribute Off-plan reports, Quality and PD5 reports, build and prepare workforce planning tools, calculate and report progress against 4% DPS productivity goal, as well as quality goals.
Be responsible for special project work including: CIPP performance issues (efficiency, problems, methods, etc.), non-CIPP performance issues, cycle time analysis, make vs. buy analyses, and cost/benefit evaluation of Capital Investment projects.
Education
BS Industrial Engineering or General Engineering required.
Required Skills and Experience
Microsoft skills, including Excel.
Strong skills working within a team environment; uses teamwork skills in resolving problems, discussing issues, and communicating potential solutions and results.
Desired Skills and Experience
1+ semester or equivalent experience with computer programming and database query reports.
Experience with shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan) and work measurement.
Experience with Industrial Engineering tools, systems and databases.
Experience or knowledge in warehouse systems development tools, including, SAS, DB2, and/or SAS/DB2 interface, as well as TSO and JCL.
Ability to complete process improvements, that simplify the work performed and also provide employee training of Lean process improvements and procedures.
Effective time management skills are necessary due to multiple customer base and fast changing priorities.
Self-motivated with a positive attitude, flexible and can quickly adapt to changing priorities and job demands.
Able to work in group situations and help facilitate consensus decision making.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Engineering degree or equivalent level of experience.
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.