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 - WaterlooFunction:Product & Process Management (CA)Title:Sustainability Operations Project Manager - 106671Onsite/Remote:Onsite PositionYour ResponsibilitiesAs aSustainabilityOperations Project ManagerforJohn Deere Waterloo Works located inWaterloo, 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 positionWhat Skills You Need2 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 Out3 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.EducationIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent work experienceWhat You'll GetAt 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 useFollow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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.The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination NoticeThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
