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Job Title: Process Pro
Location: Waterloo, IA 50703
Assignment Length: 18 Months (Possible Extension)
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Minimal overtime
Your Responsibilities
As a CI Process Pro, you will facilitate and implement process improvement projects within the business units at Tractor Operations. In addition, you will:
1. Ensure process metrics and target performance levels are identified, implemented, and monitored
2. Lead project teams toward definition and implementation of new processes and solutions.
3. Work with cross-functional team members to collaborate on continuous improvement efforts
4. Document and report team efforts and progress and validate results endure after project closure
5. Solve problems through analysis of issues and evaluation of alternative solutions
What Skills You Need
• 1+ year of manufacturing and/or operations experience
• 1+ year of demonstrated team leadership and mentoring experience
• 1+ year of managing and leading projects
• 1+ year of continuous improvement
• Cross-functional experience
What Makes You Stand Out:
Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:
• DMAIC/Green Belt Certification
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Building relationships with Union and Salary employees
• Smart Connected Factory experience including PowerBI, Tableau, Ignition
Education:
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent work experience in the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in business/management or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology
o Willing to consider recent graduate candidates
Prefer candidates with:
• Problem solving/decision making skills
• Great communication
• Willingness to learn
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
A Process Pro is needed for an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment in the Waterloo, IA area. This role is focused on driving manufacturing efficiency through Six Sigma methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven process optimization.
location: Waterloo, Iowa
job type: Contract
salary: $21.43 - 33.03 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Facilitates and implements process improvement projects of moderate complexity within specific business units.
- Applies Lean, Six Sigma, and change management methodologies to achieve measurable business results.
- Utilizes data tools and financial analysis to identify, analyze, and solve operational problems.
- Defines, clarifies, and documents business processes and rules to support strategic plans.
- Leads and mentors cross-functional project teams toward the implementation of new solutions.
- Identifies, implements, and monitors key performance metrics and target performance levels.
- Collaborates with diverse team members, including both union and salaried employees.
- Documents project progress and ensures that improvements are sustained after project closure.
- Evaluates alternative solutions and provides technical knowledge of business practices.
Skills:
- strong communication and presentation skills.
- Building relationships with Union and Salary employees.
- Smart Connected Factory experience including PowerBI, Tableau, Ignition.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Business/Management or Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology.
- 1+ year of manufacturing and/or operations experience.
- 1+ year of demonstrated team leadership and mentoring experience.
- 1+ year of managing and leading projects.
- 1+ year of continuous improvement.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
- Six Sigma
- Manufacturing
- Operations
- Tableau
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes in order to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing specifications
- Identify and recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate production process and evaluate potential changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 1 - 2 years' of engineering experience
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Work Details: Position Overview: · As a Safety Analyst at John Deere Waterloo Foundry located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will assist the Safety Lead in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health and safety management programs and processes promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all appropriate laws, regulations, and standards at a complex Foundry facility.
In addition, you will: · Analyze appropriate health and safety metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement · Research and document best practices for implementation · Generation of weekly, monthly, and annual statistical graphs and scorecard KPI’s · Notifications to supervisors to meet their safety KPI’s · Weekly presentation of safety metrics during leadership meeting · Conduct, incident investigations, and ergonomic evaluations · Assist in corrective action development and ensure follow-up · Utilize Cority software to manage · Near Miss and Injury data management · Corrective Actions · 300, 300A, BLS Survey · Conduct periodic inspections, risk assessment · Powered Industrial Trucks Audits (Daily Inspections Checks) · SEAMS Scheduling and Facilitation (Graphs, Past Due Reports) · LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical JSA floor verification of usage PPE Program Management floor audits, Eye Injury reduction program eyeglasses/ goggles usage · Develop and deliver safety education and track training completion for employees What Skills You Need: · 1 or more years of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) · Strong skill set in creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, and slide presentations.
· Conducting investigations to determine root cause and trends analysis · Applying governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation, occupational health principles, occupational safety programs, and ergonomic principles in the workplace · Implementing occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomic principles for an organization or business unit · Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with both salary and wage personnel while managing conflict resolution · The ability to work independently.
· Must be fully comfortable working onsite in a factory setting and with occasional travel between facilities.
What Makes You Stand Out: · OSHA 30-hour training in General Industry or Construction Safety · Experience working in manufacturing or factory environment · Experience working with collective barProducting units Education: · Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: · Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline · Recent graduates are encouraged to apply · Non-safety bachelor’s degree: a recognized safety certification or certificate will be accepted.
3 or more years of experience as an Occupational Health and Safety professional in a manufacturing or industrial environment
You lead cross-functional teams to analyze processes, identify gaps, and implement sustainable solutions.
You establish and monitor key performance metrics, ensure improvements meet target outcomes, and document results to confirm long-term success.
Using data-driven problem-solving, you evaluate issues, recommend effective solutions, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Key Requirements: · Ensure process metrics and target performance levels are identified, implemented, and monitored · Lead project teams toward definition and implementation of new processes and solutions.
· Work with cross-functional team members to collaborate on continuous improvement efforts · Document and report team efforts and progress and validate results endure after project closure · Solve problems through analysis of issues and evaluation of alternative solutions Skills: · 1+ year of manufacturing and/or operations experience · 1+ year of demonstrated team leadership and mentoring experience · 1+ year of managing and leading projects · 1+ year of continuous improvement · Cross-functional experience Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology · Willing to consider recent graduate candidates.
Job Description: In addition, you will: • Be responsible for leading a wage workforce to accomplish the safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals through Continuous Improvement (CI) plans and activities • Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job • Lead employee engagement activities, while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback and overall guidance • Monitor individual/group performance and take corrective action including discipline, as needed and respond to complaints to ensure the company and employees adhere to policies, practices, procedures, and work rules What Skills You Need: • 2+ years of experience with, or supporting, shop floor manufacturing • Ability and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and across shifts based on production needs • Demonstrated team leadership skills • Experience communicating across functions (such as: supply management, engineering, operations and human resources) What Makes You Stand Out: • 2+ years of experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules • 1+ years of experience with continuous improvement pay plans (CIPP) • Working knowledge of the CI continual improvement process and 5S Education: Ideally you will have a degree or 4 years of equivalent related work experience in the following: • Bachelor's degree Additional Information: • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.
• Position will spend roughly 80% of the day working on the shop floor so metatarsal safety shoes are required for first day.
• This is a fully onsite role with travel limited to intra-facility (using company-owned vehicles) and occasional personal vehicle use for nearby facilities.
• Must successfully complete company safety training for any intra-facility Gator driving duties.
