Production Supervisor

John Deere•Dubuque, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 - Dubuque Function: Operations (CA) Title: Production Supervisor - 117776 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Production Supervisor for John Deere Construction & Forestry Division located in Dubuque, IA, you will:

Requirements

2 or more years of experience in unionized manufacturing environment
1 or more years of experience with manufacturing and quality management principles, tools, and processes
Willingness to work overtime (weekdays or weekends) as necessary to support operational needs and on-time delivery
Excellent communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions and being proactive in a high-pressure or time-sensitive environments
Ability to conduct crucial conversations, including ability to enforce company policies, practices, procedures and work rules
Experience communicating across functions, such as: supply management, engineering, operations, and human resources or labor relations

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience with production control systems, preferably within John Deere
1 or more years of experience in a leadership role in a union environment
Two 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 Control, or Supply Management
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)

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor individual and department performance on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency and take corrective action including discipline as needed
Be intentional in driving employee engagement activities while establishing a positive employee environment through regular communication, 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 process, Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment (SERA) process and prompting near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions
Manage daily staffing and employee moves on the line to meet daily production and warehousing requirements
Oversee 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

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
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