Supervisor

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Texas - Dallas
Function: Operations
Title: Supervisor - 77557

As a Supervisor for John Deere Dallas Regional Distribution Center located in Dallas, TX, you will administer employee policies, practices, procedures, and work rules appropriate for the unit. In addition, you will:

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  Monitor individual and departmental performance and take corrective action including discipline, as needed and respond to complaints to ensure the Company and employees adhere to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.
• Foster a positive work environment through good and clear communication practices. Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instructions and tools to successfully do their job.
• Monitor Control Plans, troubleshoot quality problems, and generally supervise production activities to ensure that outbound and inbound shipments meet or exceed all established quality requirements utilizing DNS and WCS Warehousing operations systems.
• Determine work priorities based on the production schedule and make daily assignments including filling vacancies and assigning overtime to adhere to departure deadlines.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Three or more years’ experience in supervision
• One or more years’ experience in warehouse distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with both salary and wage personnel
• Ability to work multiple shifts and work overtime as required, including some weekend work
• One or more years utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

• Working knowledge of the Continuous Improvement Process (CI) and 5S methodology
• Experience with an incentive pay system and work measurement
• Experience with capacity and manpower planning
• Experience using statistical tools and techniques for quality management
• Knowledge or work experience in project management

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

• Bachelors degree in any discipline or one or more years of work 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.

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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.