Packaging Specialist
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Georgia - Grovetown
Function: Supply Management / Logistics
Title: Packaging Specialist - 99437
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Packaging Specialist for Augusta Commercial Products located in Augusta, GA, you will provide project management for design and acquisition of all returnable packaging to support new product introductions and existing products. In addition, you will:
Develop and implement continuous packaging solutions, maintain compliance with packaging standards and integrate processes throughout the organization.- Provide daily support, manage all inquires and problems related to packaging and labeling by determining corrective action to find solutions that reduce product damage, optimize warehouse and factory floor space.
- Negotiate and manage enterprise contracts with major third party suppliers of packaging goods and services in order to leverage enterprise volumes and achieve cost levels that provide a competitive advantage to John Deere.
- Work collaboratively with Deere facilities worldwide.
Visa Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position
What Skills You Need
3 or more years of Project management experience- 3 or more years of experience with interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution
- 5 or more years of work experience in a team environment
What Makes You Stand Out
1 - 3 years of experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as: supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, module supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, material flow, etc.- Knowledge of unit processes and operations
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology, Supply Management or related discipline
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 and Defined Benefit Pension)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
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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.
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