John Deere
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
There are over 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! 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.

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

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ottumwa

Function: Operations

Title: Continuous Improvement Coordinator - 107019

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Continuous Improvement Coordinator for JD Ottumwa Works located in Ottumwa, IA, you will:

Oversee data collection mechanisms and how they fit into data architecture, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and accuracy.Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.Solve known problems and/or deliver defined outcomes by performing designated development/engineering activities using existing systems.Support data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for product/service improvement.Analyze business processes and support the development of software tools that automate routine tasks through existing user interfaces. Understand human and machine interaction and support the creation of smart workflows.Create basic machine learning algorithms and support creation of more complex algorithms that identify patterns in structured data. Partner with different business stakeholders and internal clients to ensure the collection of data in accordance with model standards.Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis, to express requirements clearly and succinctly.Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

1-2 years of experience in supervising others. 1-2 years of experience in project management.1-2 years of experience in manufacturing. Works independently and provides guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision-making.Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on analyzing the business requirements that IT solutions must meet.Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on managing information throughout its lifecycle by designing and executing appropriate architectures, policies and practices.Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on developing software using programming languages. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations. Conducts research and analyzes data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing and reporting on tests of systems and services. Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing products using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. Proficiency Level 3Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on designing architectures that meet system and service requirements.

What Makes You Stand Out

Works with full competence to conduct activities to collect, analyze, diagram (model), and report information and data flow, including state changes, to help make strategic decisions, achieve major goals, and solve complex problems. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.Works with full competence to utilize the appropriate modeling tool(s) to diagram the requirements from data and state changes, process and process improvements, as well as use cases and user stories. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.Works with full competence to conduct gap analysis between current and future states to identify components of the overall change strategy. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.Experience working in a union environment. Experience with PowerBI. 

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

Flexible work arrangementsHighly competitive base pay and performance bonusesSavings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings AccountAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTuition assistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locationsCharitable contribution matchEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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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.

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Ottumwa, IA