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 “Variable Shift” Foundry Supervisor for a training development program where the successful candidate will learn while working on a rotation from Foundry to Drive Train, then to Tractor Cab Assembly. At the end of the rotation, the candidate will return to the Foundry for a permanent assignment. In this position, you will:
Supervise wage employees to improve CIPP performance, efficiency, Product First Pass Yield, Process First Pass Yield and Low-hr warranty.
Review the status of defined CI GROW project list at least twice / month and coordinate required resources in a manner which improves the utilization of manpower and materials.
Support the annual operating budget by reviewing, scrutinizing and challenging all costs that appear to be unnecessary for the implementation of DPS, CI Grow and the 6-day tractor for the JDWW.
Guide and support the process of continuous improvement in all facts of operations including employee relations and commitment, safety, human resources, quality, order fulfillment, manufacturing cost, manufacturing, new product development and customer satisfaction.
Implement and document solutions (permanent corrective action) in cooperation with the safety organization to reduce our injury rate.
Participate in New Product Program Review meetings as required and support the introduction of new programs.
Plan and coordinate efforts with other departments to achieve overall objectives.
Facilitate development of long range goals and objectives to improve manufacturing.
Facilitate and support the development and training of assigned employees.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a business/technical discipline or relevant work experience.
Required Skills and Experience
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic Computer Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Desired Skills and Experience
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a union environment.
3+ years of foundry experience.
Experience working with Incentive Pay Plans.
Mechanical and/or electrical 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.
