AddressJob Description
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
Your Responsibilities
As a Manufacturing / Quality Engineering (ME/QE) Team Leader for John Deere Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, Iowa, you will:
- Supervise, coach, train and provide work direction to a group of Manufacturing and Quality Engineers responsible for supporting Backhoe Fabrication Operations
- Be accountable for managing daily activities of engineers responsible for developing processes, tools and systems that drive efficient manufacture of current product, meeting operational execution demands while ensuring high standards on operational safety and building quality right the first time
- Lead the investigations on safety, quality, and operational issues related to product and processes, gather and analyze data/information necessary to facilitate implementation of effective corrective actions in a timely manner
- Support and enable business unit CI teams to achieve expected levels of performance
- Drive actions with high sense of urgency and foster creative mindset with an intentional focus on skill development
- Plan and manage overhead budget including staffing, materials, and services
- Integrate with new product development and factory master planning teams to develop and implement long term strategies
- Focus on business performance excellence through metrics on business unit scorecard
What Skills You Need
- Demonstrated experience with manufacturing systems; assembly, quality and fabrication processes; and manufacturing tools
- Demonstrated experience in investigating, analyzing, and resolving operational issues to correct inadequacies, reduce costs and improving performance
- Minimum 2 years of people leadership experience in an operations or factory support role
- Experience developing, executing, and managing production staffing and incentive pay plans such as CIPP
- Experience leading and participating in complex engineering projects and assignments
- Experience planning and implementing capital projects
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing salaried/professional employees
- Experience implementing automation/technology solutions in manufacturing operations
- Experience in use of quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), control plan, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience working with a unionized production team
- Experience with Agile/Scrum process
Education
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technology discipline
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
