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Supervisor III - Operations
Waterloo, IA
12 months (can extend)
This position will work off-shift, either 2nd (2:30 pm to 11 pm) or 3rd shift (10:30 pm to 7 am). Overtime is likely either on weekends or extended weekday hours.
See attachment for job duties/requirements. The manager is only willing to consider local candidates.
Interviews will be conducted either onsite or via MS Teams. Position will start onsite on the first day. Business casual dress code. Safety shoes with internal metatarsal protection and prescription safety glasses (if needed) are required for first day. There is a possibility the person will drive their personal vehicle to other Waterloo locations for meetings. May also drive a Deere owned Gator on the shop floor after completing safety training.
As an Offshift Maintenance Supervisor for the John Deere Foundry located in Waterloo, IA, you will provide
supervision to, and schedule work for the skilled trades employees maintaining foundry equipment. In
addition, you will:
Give safety, environmental, and ergonomic leadership to direct reports to ensure that they work safely and
all work that they complete complies with safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards and regulations
Ensure all environmental, safety, and preventive maintenance work is completed accurately and on time
Recognize equipment repairs and improvements and work with maintenance engineering to scope, plan, and
prioritize these projects
Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their
job
Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment process, prompt near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions
Ability to work daily and weekend overtime as dictated by the needs of production
Lead employee engagement activities, while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback and overall guidance
What Skills You Need (Required skills/experiences)
Experience using SAP plant maintenance for scheduling work and purchasing repair components
5 or more years of experience maintaining industrial equipment
Experience trouble-shooting complex hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical systems
Plans and prioritizes work effectively, adapting for changing conditions
Good understanding of in the 1910 OSHA CFR
Competent using Microsoft Office
Excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment
What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences)
Experience troubleshooting machines using RS Logix
Good Understanding of 480V Power Distribution
5 or more years of experience working in foundry maintenance
5 or more years of experience in maintenance supervision
Demonstrated team leadership skills
Experience initiating and managing changes to drive improvements
Experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, other equivalent technical discipline (or 5+ years in a maintenance role within a foundry environment)
Waterloo, IA
12 months (can extend)
This position will work off-shift, either 2nd (2:30 pm to 11 pm) or 3rd shift (10:30 pm to 7 am). Overtime is likely either on weekends or extended weekday hours.
See attachment for job duties/requirements. The manager is only willing to consider local candidates.
Interviews will be conducted either onsite or via MS Teams. Position will start onsite on the first day. Business casual dress code. Safety shoes with internal metatarsal protection and prescription safety glasses (if needed) are required for first day. There is a possibility the person will drive their personal vehicle to other Waterloo locations for meetings. May also drive a Deere owned Gator on the shop floor after completing safety training.
As an Offshift Maintenance Supervisor for the John Deere Foundry located in Waterloo, IA, you will provide
supervision to, and schedule work for the skilled trades employees maintaining foundry equipment. In
addition, you will:
Give safety, environmental, and ergonomic leadership to direct reports to ensure that they work safely and
all work that they complete complies with safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards and regulations
Ensure all environmental, safety, and preventive maintenance work is completed accurately and on time
Recognize equipment repairs and improvements and work with maintenance engineering to scope, plan, and
prioritize these projects
Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their
job
Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment process, prompt near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions
Ability to work daily and weekend overtime as dictated by the needs of production
Lead employee engagement activities, while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback and overall guidance
What Skills You Need (Required skills/experiences)
Experience using SAP plant maintenance for scheduling work and purchasing repair components
5 or more years of experience maintaining industrial equipment
Experience trouble-shooting complex hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical systems
Plans and prioritizes work effectively, adapting for changing conditions
Good understanding of in the 1910 OSHA CFR
Competent using Microsoft Office
Excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment
What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences)
Experience troubleshooting machines using RS Logix
Good Understanding of 480V Power Distribution
5 or more years of experience working in foundry maintenance
5 or more years of experience in maintenance supervision
Demonstrated team leadership skills
Experience initiating and managing changes to drive improvements
Experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, other equivalent technical discipline (or 5+ years in a maintenance role within a foundry environment)
