Continuous Improvement Coordinator

John Deere; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K / Retirement benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Moline, IL to drive a culture of continuous improvement across the factory. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, safety and leadership to identify opportunities, reduce waste and strengthen processes.

The role focuses on coaching, training, and applying CI tools to enable employee engagement and measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and sustains a culture of continuous improvement across the factory.
• Collaborates with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to identify opportunities and reduce waste.
• Coaches and trains staff on CI tools to boost engagement and problem-solving.
• Manages projects to support future factory production.

Skills

Data analysis

PowerBI

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Job ID 125054

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)- Illinois- Moline
Function: Operations (CA)
Title: Continuous Improvement Coordinator-125054
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Continuous Improvement Coordinator for John Deere Cylinder Internal Platform located in Moline, IL, you will:

• Promotes and sustains a culture of continuous improvement across the factory
• Collaborates with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, safety, and leadership teams to identify opportunities, reduce waste, strengthen processes, and support the achievement of business objectives
• Serves as a coach, trainer, and facilitator for continuous improvement tools and methodologies, helping build employee engagement and problem-solving capabilities at all levels of the organization
• Manages projects to support future factory production

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• High drive for success
• Ability to learn new skill sets and not let roadblocks stop you
• OFP experience in quality, safety, engineering, delivery, or operations
• Understanding of the CI process and tools
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs

What Makes You Stand Out

• Background in data analysis, PowerBI, Digital Tools, etc.
• Employee Engagement background

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience

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:

• 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

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.