Material Flow Packaging Specialist

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K/Defined Contribution

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & discounts

Job summary

John Deere is hiring a Material Flow Packaging Specialist in Ankeny, IA. You will partner with OFP and PDP engineers to design part racking and coordinate with suppliers on prototypes and rack loops for PDP programs.

Requirements include 2+ years in material flow/operations, CREO and SAP MM/PP experience, and strong communication and Excel skills. Onsite position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, or Business/Management.
• 2+ years experience with Material Flow, Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Management.
• Experience with CREO models and prints.
• Experience with tool, rack, or fixture design.
• Experience with SAP, specifically Material Master and Production Planning.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OFP and PDP Manufacturing Engineers to design and develop part racking.
• Collaborate with third party suppliers to finalize, quote, and build prototypes and full rack loops for PDP programs.
• Provide daily support on inquiries related to returnable containers and work with third party suppliers.

Skills

Material Flow

Manufacturing

Operations

Supply Management

Project management

Process development

CREO

Tool design

SAP MM/PP

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, or Business/Management

Tools

CREO

SAP MM/PP

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- Ankeny
Function: Operations (CA)
Title: Material Flow Packaging Specialist-124775

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Material Flow Packaging Specialist for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, IA, you will:

• Collaborate with OFP and PDP Manufacturing Engineers to design and develop part racking
• Collaborate with third party suppliers to finalize, quote, and build prototypes and full rack loops for all PDP programs
• Provide daily support on inquiries related to returnable containers and work with third party suppliers of returnable containers and services.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years’ experience with Material Flow, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Supply Management experience
• 2 or more years demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• 2 or more years’ experience with process development/improvement
• 1 or more years’ experience with CREO models and prints
• Experience with tool, rack, or fixture design
• Experience with SAP, specifically Material Master and Production Planning
• Demonstrated skills and experience with interpersonal communications, conflict resolution and negotiation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel

What Makes You Stand Out

• Demonstrated understanding of Material Flow processes
• Demonstrated understanding of the order fulfillment processes (OFP) and product delivery processes (PDP)
• Experience supporting the CI200 process
• Tableau or PowerBI experience

Education

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, or Business/Management

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 ProgramsTuition 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.

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