2nd Shift Machining Supervisor

About the role

As a 2nd Shift Machining Supervisor for JD Power Systems located in Waterloo, IA, you will lead a team of wage employees to safely deliver quality products in the most efficient manner, fostering a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement to drive sustainable business results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise semi to highly skilled machining employees to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety, and cost standards.
• Execute all aspects of supervisory tasks including onboarding, development, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Implement policies, procedures, and initiatives in support of unit objectives.
• Develop and implement plans to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System of moderate scope.
• Design and develop machine fixtures or work holdings, inspection gauges or validation tools, create CAD models, and engineering drawings (CREO/PDMLink).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and apply lean manufacturing and change management principles.
• Manage Tool Design Request (TDR) workflow.
• Plan for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.
• Monitor and make corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work for a project or process.
• Operate in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing, machining, or operations.
• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of machining processes (CNC, fixturing, cutting tools).
• Understanding of gaging principles and quality systems.
• Experience with CAD tools (Creo preferred) and data systems (PDMLink).
• Ability to support off-shift operations (2nd shift, with flexibility for business needs).

Skills

• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with ISO standards and calibration processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with SAP, Vericut, Creo, AutoCAD, TMR, CNC machine programs.
• Knowledge of materials engineering and engineering mechanics.
• Engineering knowledge of materials properties.
• Background in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, power systems, etc.).
• Experience in leadership or supervision of a union workforce.
• Experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures, and work rules.
• Excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Ability and flexibility to work across shifts based on production needs.

Qualifications

College Degree with Engineering or Business focus.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• 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.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.

Pay

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.