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Location: Ankeny, IA

Job Description

As a Material Flow Packaging Specialist for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, IA, you will:


• Collaborate with OFP and PDP Manufacturing Engineers to design and develop part racking
• Collaborate with third party suppliers to finalize, quote, and build prototypes and full rack loops for all PDP programs
• Provide daily support on inquiries related to returnable containers and work with third party suppliers of returnable containers and services.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position 

What Skills You Need

 

• 2 or more years’ experience with Material Flow, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Supply Management experience
• 2 or more years demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• 2 or more years’ experience with process development/improvement
• 1 or more years’ experience with CREO models and prints
• Experience with tool, rack, or fixture design
• Experience with SAP, specifically Material Master and Production Planning
• Demonstrated skills and experience with interpersonal communications, conflict resolution and negotiation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Demonstrated understanding of Material Flow processes
• Demonstrated understanding of the order fulfillment processes (OFP) and product delivery processes (PDP)
• Experience supporting the CI200 process
• Tableau or PowerBI experience

Education

 

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, or Business/Management 

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