2nd Shift Machining Supervisor

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits with company match

Job summary

John Deere Power Systems in Waterloo, IA is seeking a 2nd Shift Machining Supervisor to lead a wage team and drive lean manufacturing initiatives. You will oversee onboarding, development, discipline, and performance, while ensuring delivery of quality products on time.

The role requires CAD capabilities with Creo, PDMLink, and experience in machining processes. Responsibilities include planning maintenance, managing budgets, and coordinating manufacturing engineering work for projects, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing, machining, or operations experience.
• 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, tooling, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of machining processes (CNC, fixturing, cutting tools).
• Understanding of gauging principles and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wage employees to safely deliver quality products efficiently.
• Lead onboarding, development, discipline, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing plans within Deere Production System.
• Design and develop fixtures, gauges, and CAD drawings (CREO/PDMLink).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and apply lean principles.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manufacturing engineering

Leadership

Machining processes

Gaging principles

CAD tools Creo

PDMLink usage

Off-shift support

Education

College Degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Creo

PDMLink

AutoCAD

Vericut

SAP

Job 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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo

Function: Operations (CA)

Title: 2nd Shift Machining Supervisor - 121139

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a 2nd Shift Machining Supervisor for JD Power Systems located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

• Supervise a team of wage employees to safely deliver quality products in the most efficient manner. Promote a culture of responsibility, and continuous improvement to drive sustainable business results Execute all aspects of supervisory tasks including onboarding, development, discipline, and performance evaluation. Implement policies, procedures, and initiatives in support of unit objectives.
• Supervises semi to highly skilled machining employees to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards.
• Develops and implements plans to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System of moderate scope.
• Execute all aspects of supervisory tasks including onboarding, development, discipline, and performance evaluation. Implement policies, procedures, and initiatives in support of unit objectives.
• Ability to design and develop machine fixtures or work holdings, inspection gauges or validation tools, create CAD models and engineering drawings (CREO/PDMLink)
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and apply lean manufacturing and change management principles.
• Manage Tool Design Request (TDR) workflow
• Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets. Monitors and make corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets
• Plans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process.
• Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process.

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing, machining, or operations
• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling, or related technical field
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of machining processes (CNC, fixturing, cutting tools)
• Understanding of gaging principles and quality systems
• Experience with CAD tools (Creo preferred) and data systems (PDMLink)
• Ability to support off-shift operations (2nd shift, with flexibility for business needs)

What Makes You Standout

• Experience in unionized manufacturing environment
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with ISO standards and calibration processes
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Experience with SAP, Vericut, Creo, AutoCAD, TMR, CNC machine programs
• Knowledge of materials engineering and engineering mechanics. Engineering knowledge of materials properties.
• Background in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, power systems, etc.)
• Experience in leadership or supervision of a union workforce
• Experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules
• Excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment
• Ability and flexibility to work across shifts based on production needs

Education

• College Degree with Engineering or Business focus

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
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities 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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company\'s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.