Job Title: Supervisor
Location: Coffeyville, KS
Zip Code: 67337

Description:

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When a John Deere machine roars to life, the workhorse that powers it came from John Deere Power Systems. Manufacturing heavy-duty industrial engines and drive-train components for John Deere equipment operations, Power Systems is also a major supplier to other equipment manufacturer markets worldwide. Technology, precision manufacturing and world-famous John Deere quality go into every engine and drivetrain we design and manufacture. View location information to learn more about the area.



One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.



John Deere Power Systems-Coffeyville is seeking a Supervisor to achieve departmental/area goals and objectives. Supervises semi to highly skilled production and/or maintenance employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards. In this position, you will:

Work as a third shift supervisor with periods of significant weekend shift work in addition to normal weekday work.

Establish employee environment regarding communication, feedback and overall guidance. Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.

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 take corrective action including discipline, as needed and respond to complaints to insure the Company and employees adhere to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.

Determine manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule and make daily assignments including filling vacancies and assigning overtime in order to adhere to the Customer Delivery date.

Plan for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.

Monitor and make corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets.

Direct departmental continuous improvement plans and activities.

Implement and monitor safety programs and housekeeping.









Education

Degree in Business/Management, Engineering/Technology, Operations, Supply Management, Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Experience

Must be able to deliver targets for safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals with minimal amounts of support during off-shifts.
Must be able to make decisions autonomously.
Must be able to help troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes including machining, grinding, heat treat, and welding operations.
Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in a leadership role in a union environment.
Experience with shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan) and work measurement.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and scheduling.
Experience in use of statistical tools and techniques for quality management.
Experience with Production Control systems.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Just-in- Time, Kanban, Demand Flow Technology.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. They may vary from position to position.

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