Team Leader, Production

John Deere; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

On-site gym access

Discount programs

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Team Leader, Production in Davenport, IA, to oversee fabrication operations within the Construction & Forestry division. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while developing a positive, highly skilled team.

Responsibilities include optimizing training, tooling, and work instructions, fostering continuous improvement, and coordinating with cross-functional groups to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems (such as CIPP).
• Cross-functional work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Material Flow, or Supply Management.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose highly complex equipment and systems.
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to drive business improvements.
• Possess a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor department performance on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency and take corrective action including discipline as needed
• Lead employee engagement activities while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback, and overall guidance
• Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction, and tooling to successfully execute their jobs
• Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment process and prompting near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions
• Monitor Control Plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems, and generally supervise production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements
• Drive department-level support of factory goals regarding 5S implementation, Continuous Improvement, manpower planning, and operating budgets
• This is a variable-shift position that may require working 2nd or 3rd shift as business needs dictate

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Safety focus

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

PowerBI

Excel

Word

Job description

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Job ID 125559

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- Davenport
Function: Operations (CA)
Title: Team Leader, Production-125559

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Team Leader, Production for the John Deere Construction & Forestry Fabrication division located in Davenport, IA, you will:

• Manage and monitor department performance on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency and take corrective action including discipline as needed


• Lead employee engagement activities while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback, and overall guidance


• Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction, and tooling to successfully execute their jobs


• Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment process and prompting near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions


• Monitor Control Plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems, and generally supervise production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements


• Drive department-level support of factory goals regarding 5S implementation, Continuous Improvement, manpower planning, and operating budgets


• This is a variable-shift position that may require working 2nd or 3rd shift as business needs dictate

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 2 or more years of experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems (such as CIPP)


• Cross-functional work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Material Flow, or Supply Management


• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills


• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach


• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities


• Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions


• Troubleshoot and diagnose highly complex equipment and systems


• Demonstrated experience utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to drive business improvements


• Possess a good working knowledge of the appropriate operating and information systems used in Operations (Word, Excel, SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI)


• Must be available to work variable shifts, including second or third shift, weekends, and OT as business needs

What Makes You Stand Out

• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) processes, lean manufacturing, and 5S


• Experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures, Continuous Improvement Pay Plan (CIPP) administration, and work rules

Education

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Operations, Business/Management, or Supply Management or equivalent 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.