Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Location:

United States (US)- Iowa
- Dubuque
Function: Operations (CA)
Title: Team Leader-117539
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

As a Team Leader for Backhoe Operations in John Deere Dubuque Works in Dubuque, Iowa you will:

• 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 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

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 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

• 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, Power
  
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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

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:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous…