There are 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 in our 175-year history.
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.
**Title**:Production Supervisor
**Primary Location**:Torreon - Coahuila Motores JD-Torreon
**Function**:Operations
John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries.
For over 150 years, the company's portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies.
The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it's been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company's 200th year.
The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere's ongoing investment in emerging markets.
**Main Responsibilities**:
- Investigates, analyzes and resolves various system, part, people or process issues to correct deficiencies, reduce costs, improve processes/performance.
- Directs departmental continuous improvement plans and activities.
- Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.
- Works with Safety Team in meeting company standards and enforces safety regulations to prevent and eliminate injuries.
- Establishes employee environment regarding communications, feedback and overall guidance.
Ensures that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.
- Administers employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit.
Monitors 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.
- Supervises and leads the development and execution of departmental plans to achieve objectives in safety, quality, schedule, efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Manages and controls costs to stay within the department operating budget targets.
**What Skills You Need**:
- Knowledge of general accounting in support of establishing and managing departmental operating budgets.
- Understanding of employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total preventative maintenance and facilities.
- Understanding of Deere Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Just-in
- Time, Kanban, Demand Flow Technology.
**What Makes You Stand Out**:
- Working knowledge of the appropriate operating and information systems.
- Knowledge of shop floor manufacturing and/or warehouse and distribution production pay systems.
- Knowledge of products, customers, markets and competitors.
**Education (or equivalent experience)**:
- Engineering
**Inclusive Leadership feed the Worlds**
The World is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructure in villages, towns, and megacities.
We believe by strengthening the diversity of our workforce, we can give everyone their chance to leap forward.
That´s why we celebrate diversity, champion equity, and promote inclusiveness so every employee can make the greatest impact as their true self.
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.
John Deere-a proven business leader
- watch your potential grow.