Automation Strategy Leader, Multi-Site Manufacturing

John Deere

Moline (IL)

On-site

USD 162,000 - 243,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

John Deere is seeking an Automation Strategy Lead to define and drive the automation roadmap for the Ag & Turf US/Mexico division, based in Moline, IL. You will partner with factory leadership and engineering to prioritize opportunities and scale capabilities across locations.

The role emphasizes governance, standardization, and strategic investments to advance safety, quality, and productivity. Requires extensive experience in automation, plus a BS in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

8+ years with manufacturing, automation, engineering, operations, or related disciplines.
Experience developing and executing automation, manufacturing technology, or digital transformation strategies.
Leadership in strategy, governance, or transformational initiatives across multiple sites or units.
Experience managing complex automation portfolios from concept to deployment and sustainment.
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Ability to translate business needs into technology roadmaps and investments.
Developed standards and reusable solutions adopted across sites.
Established governance for prioritization and investments.
Aligned diverse stakeholders around common standards and roadmaps.
Strong business acumen and ability to measure value realization from technology investments.
Knowledge of industrial automation technologies and MES/OT systems.
Experience across multiple areas: automation, robotics, OT, analytics, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the divisional automation strategy and multi-year roadmap.
Identify and prioritize automation opportunities across the manufacturing network.
Partner with leadership to understand challenges and align investments.
Lead governance ensuring portfolio transparency and value realization.
Establish automation standards and reusable solutions across locations.
Develop operating models and roadmaps to scale automation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated capabilities.
Track outcomes and ensure automation delivers value in safety, quality, productivity.
Monitor industry trends and inform future strategy.
Support capital planning and portfolio investment decisions.
Champion adoption of automation capabilities across factories.