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Title: CI Coordinator - Ramos Arizpe
Primary Location: Garza Garcia
Function: Operations (CA)
John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 150 years, the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets.
Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process.
Main Responsabilities Operational Efficiency: Drives LEAN initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput. Cost Optimization: Leads projects that deliver measurable cost savings through smarter resource utilization and process enhancements. Quality Excellence: Applies structured methodologies to improve product quality, reduce variation, and enhance customer satisfaction. Team Empowerment: Facilitates Kaizen events and coaching cross-functional teams to foster a proactive, improvement-driven mindset. Standardization and Sustainability: Ensures consistent application of best practices and sustaining improvements across the operation. Activities Coordination: Leads the coordination and facilitation of regular follow-up meetings with the Operations Staff to track progress on continuous improvement initiatives. Organizes and supports events related to the deployment of the annual strategy, CI X-change ensuring alignment with operational goals and engagement across teams. Visual Management and Shop Floor Engagement: Drives 5S implementation and conducts regular GEMBA walks focused on improving performance across key operational metrics and reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Cultural Leadership: Inspires and mobilizes production and salaried teams to embrace continuous improvement as a shared responsibility. Builds strong engagement through clear communication, recognition, and inclusive problem-solving. What Skills You Need Strong Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI Tools: Proficient in methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and GEMBA walks. Project Management: Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage timelines, and deliver measurable results. Analytical Thinking: Skilled in identifying root causes, interpreting data, and proposing effective solutions to improve operational metrics. Communication and Facilitation: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage teams, lead meetings, and drive alignment across departments. Team Leadership and Coaching: Capable of motivating both salaried and hourly teams to embrace continuous improvement and sustain change. Strategic Deployment: Experience in supporting the rollout of annual strategies and aligning CI activities with business goals. Change Management: Comfortable navigating resistance, building consensus, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Data Analytics and Visualization: Proficient in using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or other analytics platforms to monitor KPIs, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Attention to Detail and Organization: Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, maintain visual management systems, and ensure standardization. What Makes You Stand Out Continuous Learner: Passionate about staying current with industry trends, CI methodologies, and digital tools to continuously elevate performance. Bilingual Communication Skills: Effective communicator in both English and Spanish, facilitating collaboration across diverse teams. Data Analytics and Visualization: Proficient in using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or other analytics platforms and apps to monitor KPIs, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Appreciation for Diversity: Enjoys working with diverse teams and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that enhances creativity and innovation. Education Bacherlor's degree in industrial engineering or related This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.