Material Flow Packaging Specialist

ISU Research Park; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Material Flow Packaging Specialist to help design and develop efficient part racking and container systems. You will work with OFP and PDP Manufacturing Engineers to optimize packaging layout and material flow across PDP programs.

You will partner with third-party suppliers to finalize prototypes, quotes, and rack loops, and provide daily support for returnable container inquiries, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with Material Flow, Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Management.
• 2+ years experience managing multiple tasks and projects.
• 2+ years experience with process development/improvement.
• 1+ years CREO models and prints.
• Experience with tool, rack, or fixture design.
• Experience with SAP Material Master and Production Planning.
• Interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Material Flow

Manufacturing

Operations

Supply Management

Task Management

Process Improvement

CREO

Fixture Design

SAP

Production Planning

Communication

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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