Description :
For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: [link removed] 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. John Deere Davenport Works is seeking a 2 nd shift Production Supervisor to supervise a wage work force engaged in the manufacturing (primaries, welding and machining) of large manufactured components for loaders, graders and Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs). In this position, you will: Support Fabrication on 2 nd shift production. Report to the business unit manager for fabrication. Establish resource plans to meet production and productivity goals. Coach and develop employees in either Continuous Improvement Pay Plan (CIPP) or Continuous Improvement (CI) teams to meet quality, continuous improvement, safety, and training needs. Work with wage employees and support staff to solve production and parts quality problems. Work with wage employees and support staff on planning for new product and process introductions. Provide timely written and verbal communication to wage employees, management, and other staff areas on problems, plans, safety, quality and other production related issues. Assist in resolving conflicts that arise between employees or between employees and staff. Gather information on parts delivery, quality, and production issues and is able to make timely decisions based on the facts that he has on hand. Be responsible for input into the departmental budgets and for making decisions to meet budget targets. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Required Skills and Experience 2-4 years of supervisory experience. Experience interpreting and applying employee policies, procedures and work rules. Demonstrated mentoring/coaching skills. Good analytical skills. Good planning and organizational skills to meet departmental goals. Demonstrated leadership skills and results oriented. Good written and oral communication skills. Good PC Skills desired (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or equivalent). Ability to work in a team environment. Desired Skills and Experience Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or knowledge in welding and/or machining a plus. Experience in a leadership role in a union environment. Knowledge of Deere Production System or other formal production systems. This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer.