Job Description Unit Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Number:

 

( 50567803)

Why John Deere

 

The John Deere Agricultural and Turf division touches every corner of the globe.  If it’s green and growing, chances are John Deere has a hand in it.  Our products provide complete solutions, whether it’s to nurture seeds into a bountiful crop, beautify our parks, carpet our golf courses or taking care of the lawns and gardens that surround our homes. Join John Deere--a proven business leader--and watch your potential grow. 

 

At John Deere, operations is directly responsible for producing equipment that helps feed and clothe people around the world. Here, production supervisors have the opportunity to apply their team–building and problem–solving skills, coordinate product launches and serve as liaisons between union and salaried workers. In operations, change is a constant with the introduction of new products, the implementation of new technology and the recruitment of additional team members to keep pace with our continuing growth.

 

What You'll Do

 

John Deere Seeding located in Valley City, ND is seeking a 2nd Shift Unit Supervisor to manage departments or work groups of wage employees to meet daily, weekly and monthly regarding production requirements.  In addition, you will:

• Monitor Control Plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems and generally supervise production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements.
• Administer employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit.  Monitor individual and line performance and takes corrective action including discipline, as needed and responds to complaints to insure the Company and employees adheres to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.
• Determine manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule and makes daily assignments including filling vacancies and assigning overtime in order to adhere to the Customer Delivery date.
• Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.
• Plan for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.
• Direct departmental continuous improvement plans and activities.
• Implement and monitor safety programs and housekeeping.

 Note:  2^nd shift hours are from 5PM-3:30AM Monday thru Thursday.

What It Takes

 

 

We need an excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.  Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business management, or an Associate degree in related fields or equivalent experience.  In addition, we require:

•  Strong management and communication skills.
• 2–5 years experience in team leadership.
• 5–10 years manufacturing background.
• 1 -3 years scheduling experience.
• 1-5 years technical experience in manufacturing process.

A strong candidate will also have:

• 1-3 years Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 1-3 years experience in Industrial Engineering.
• 2-5 years supervision 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. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path.  Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. 

 

Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?

 

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.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.

Job

 - Operations

Primary Location

 - United States-North Dakota-Valley City

Organization

 - Agricultural Equipment

Schedule

 - Full-time

Shift

 - Evening Job

Job Posting

 - Jan 8, 2014, 12:22:07 AM

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