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 Des Moines Works is seeking a Program Development Manager to manage wage training for a factory of 900 plus wage employees. In this position, you will:
Deliver relevant training in a timely manner to assure employees are properly trained, qualified, and certified to do their work. Various methods used are: classroom, online, factory classroom instructional technique, PC training, administering online and shop floor gap analysis, assuring certification requirements for job classifications, completing, filing, and administering government training grants, and developing curriculum. Manage one salaried trainer and five wage trainers direct.
Work extensively with the salaried training administrator and manufacturing engineering on work center specific training as well as factory metric reports related to Employee Development.
Be responsible for creating a positive factory experience for visitors by managing the Gold Key Tours, for employees by managing the ARAMARK Cafeteria partnership.
Work with the Communication Specialist on all Factory Wide Recognition events.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in preferred discipline (Education, Human Resources, Business, Finance, Engineering, Sales or Marketing) or equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Experience
Skills and/or experience in investigating employee development needs, obtaining appropriate curriculum, and coordinating delivery of curriculum.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of systematic training approach.
Good written, verbal, and public communication skills.
Solid organizational skills to enable consistent execution of programs and projects.
Demonstrated project management experience and leading cross functional teams to achieve set goals.
Solid facilitation skills.
Desired Skills and Experience
Exposure to manufacturing curriculums such as welding, machining, and assembly.
Experience in business planning and budget management.
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.
