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Capacity and Automation Manager

John Deere

1 Positions

ID: 95282-en_US

Posted On 01/31/2023

Job Overview

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

 

Primary Location: Vereinigte Staaten (US) - Iowa  - Dubuque  
Function: Operations
Title: Capacity and Automation Manager - 95282
 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

Your Responsibilities

As an Automation and Capacity Manager at John Deere Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, Iowa, you will..... 

 

  • Drive business transformation by leading projects to automate complete value streams including fabrication, material flow, assembly, and inspection processes.
  • Lead strategy, develop business cases and execute capital investment to improve cost structure overall competitiveness.
  • Lead talent planning, talent development, talent acquisition and organizational structure to support increasing level of automation and technology.
  • Collaborate with internal manufacturing leaders, enterprise technology stack experts, product development engineers and external automation integrators.
  • Collaborate with shop floor leadership, Labor Relations, and Union Leadership to build trust in technology and implement innovative solutions.         

 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.   

What Skills You Need

  • Experience in financial principles required for strategic planning and capital expenditure    
  • Experience in business planning, large scale project implementation and change management   
  • Technical and practical knowledge of automation, controls design and industrial environments     
  • Experience with Value Stream Mapping and other lean manufacturing principles      
  • Proven ability to scout new technologies, benchmark innovative solutions and carry through to implementation     
  • Ability to communicate strategic vision to leadership, and engage with technical teams, production employees and union leadership   
  • Ability to collaborate with technology and product development engineers 

    What Makes You Stand Out

    • Experience implementing $10Million+ automation transformation projects in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment   
    • Experience partnering with external automation integrators    
    • Drive for continual business improvement through technology and innovation     
    • Exposure to various manufacturing systems and data flows: Process planning systems, Material Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Execution Systems
    • Exposure to various automation applications: factory automation devices, machine to machine connectivity, robotics, collaborative automation, automated conveyance/storage/retrieval      
    • Experience with Agile methodologies and/or SCRUM certifications
    • IoT, perception technologies - rich technical expertise or experience implementing Industry 4.0 technologies

    Education Details

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

     

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related career field (i.e., Industrial Manufacturing, Automation)

    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:

    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
    • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
    • 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

    Click Here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

    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.

    ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

    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, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

    Primary Contact

    1647535910608

    Lori Costello

    Human Resource Representative, Human Resources

    15632583086

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    Job Details

    Categories

    Agricultural
    Architecture/Engineering/Drafting
    Manufacturing

    Location

    Dubuque, IA

    Job Type

    Employee

    Full/Part

    Company ID

    732

    Job REQ #

    95282-en_US

    # Positions

    1

    Start Date

    20230131

    End Date

    20230216

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    About the Company

    The John Deere Dubuque Works is one of the key facilities in Deere & Company's Construction and Forestry (C&F) Division. The Dubuque Works manufactures backhoe loaders, crawler dozers, and skid steer loaders for the construction industry and knuckleboom loaders and tracked feller bunchers for the forestry industry.  The Dubuque Works also serves as the Center of Excellence for the C&F Division in the areas of Product Engineering, Product Verification and Validation, Supply Management, and Product Support which includes the Dealer Technical Assistance Center.  From a manufacturing perspective, the core competencies of the factory include plate and sheet cutting, machining, welding, paint, and assembly.

    The John Deere Dubuque Works is one of the most innovative and productive facilities of its kind.  From an Engineering perspective, techniques such as virtual reality and rapid concepting are used to assist in the design process.  Our manufacturing facilities use state of the art techniques and equipment to produce products including CNC machining centers and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).  We are proud of how fast we can get new technology into the hands of our customers, and of the quality we can attain through a very structured and effective Product Development Process.   Our Product Support teams use the latest techniques and satellite communication systems to keep the machines we make on the job, day­in and day­out.  Additionally, outside of the factory our products are supported by an efficient parts delivery system, and a network of John Deere dealers and company field representatives, strategically located throughout the world to support the products we produce

     

    We are dedicated to keeping our customers ahead of their competitors by supplying the most efficient, dependable machines possible.  Through teamwork, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a major investment in aggressive, ongoing research, the Dubuque Works has helped John Deere become a leader in the Construction and Forestry equipment industry.

     

    For more information on Deere & Company go to internet site www.deere.com