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:Environment / Health / SafetyTitle:Safety Lead - 106131Onsite/Remote:Onsite PositionYour ResponsibilitiesAs aSafety LeadforJohn Deerelocated inWaterloo, IA, you will provide strategic and tactical guidance to location leadership to achieve required injury reduction and compliance with OSHA/John Deere requirements. In addition, you will:Prepare strategic and tactical plans as required to meet goals established by the company, unit and/or division and leads one or more objectives. Analyze appropriate health and safety metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.Plan, organize and facilitate safety group meetings including accident investigations, root cause analysis, robust SERA risk assessments and SEAMS.Monitor and assure regulatory compliance for location, including all governmental and Deere standards.Lead the tactical deployment and oversees the safety audit process and self-assessments of John Deere safety protocols/programs.Serve as a facilitator as needed for governmental regulatory inspections or 3rd party audits.Prepare and implement proactive actions against accidents and injuries.Provide technical support on industrial hygiene programs.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.What Skills You NeedDemonstrated leadership skills and experience.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Presentation skills experience.3 or more years' experience with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and General industry safety requirements (i.e., SEAMS, Robot Risk Assessment, SERA, Risk Assessments, and ergonomics).Industrial hygiene program experience.Root cause analysis experience.Ability to work off shifts to conduct proactive safety activities as well as accident investigations, root cause analysis and other duties.What Makes You Stand OutExperience as a Safety Engineer or similar experience.Knowledge of OSHA standards, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, assembly. processes, machine guarding, large manufacturing process and a unionized work environment.Supervisory experience.CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification.EducationIdeally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent disciplineWhat 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.
