Sustainability Operations Project Manager

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  - Waterloo  
Function: Product & Process Management (CA)
Title: Sustainability Operations Project Manager - 106671 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Sustainability Operations Project Manager for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will manage and coordinate the successful delivery of Strategic Operations projects with low complexity and/or tactical Operations projects with high complexity.  This position will serve as a critical business partner throughout implementation of our many projects to support the successful execution of our Sustainability Leap Ambitions by determining baselines, developing glidepaths, and setting milestones for our sustainability goals at Foundry, Drivetrain, and Tractor Operations. In addition, you will...

 

• Provide technical and strategic support for our new Deere initiatives, including measured customer sustainable outcomes and Scope 1 & 2 emissions reductions     
• Work across the unit to assist with engraining sustainability into core processes which enable monitoring, execution, and validation of the Leap Ambitions.
• Create ongoing communications to amplify the unit’s sustainability efforts with factory leadership and affected stakeholders.
• Develop tools, processes, or other capabilities to support execution of the sustainability related goals.
• Work cross functionally and provide guidance to Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Material Flow, Facilities Engineering, Environmental, SCF, and Operations to successfully meet project timelines and objectives.
• Develop and manage relevant capital and project budgets.

 

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• 2 or more years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without authority across functional areas.
• Ability to cut through ambiguity to drive toward appropriate deliverables.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or machining processes, Order Fulfillment process, and the Deere Production System.
• Project management experience demonstrating effective communication, teamwork skills, problem solving, and multiple concurrent project workload management.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting and capital project justification process.
• Demonstrated communication skills adapting messages to variety of audiences to align objectives.

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• 3 or more years of manufacturing and/or operations experience.
• Cross functional work experience in multiple areas, i.e. quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, material flow, environmental.
• Experience in strategic development or department level business plan development.
• Active engagement in ERG’s, DEI initiatives, or community engagement.
• Experience in the area of sustainability, including metrics tracking, reporting, and key frameworks and standards.

Education

 

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

 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent 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 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 arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K a