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2nd Shift Machining Supervisor

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026

About the role

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, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Operations (CA)
Title: 2nd Shift Machining Supervisor - 121139
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a 2nd Shift Machining Supervisor for JD Power Systems located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

Supervise a team of wage employees to safely deliver quality products in the most efficient manner. Promote a culture of responsibility, and continuous improvement to drive sustainable business results Execute all aspects of supervisory tasks including onboarding, development, discipline, and performance evaluation. Implement policies, procedures, and initiatives in support of unit objectives.

Supervises semi to highly skilled machining employees to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards.
Develops and implements plans to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System of moderate scope.
Execute all aspects of supervisory tasks including onboarding, development, discipline, and performance evaluation. Implement policies, procedures, and initiatives in support of unit objectives.
Ability to 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
Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets. Monitors and make corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets
Plans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process.
Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

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)

What Makes You Standout

Experience in 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