<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Material Specialist</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> John Deere Waterloo Works — Drivetrain Division, Waterloo, IA</p><p><strong>Work Hours:</strong> 3rd Shift | 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Potential overtime, including extended weekdays or weekends</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with John Deere, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, to hire a dedicated <strong>Material Specialist</strong> for the Drivetrain Division in Waterloo. This is a great opportunity to apply your business and materials experience in a collaborative environment that values efficiency and innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>As a Material Specialist, you’ll spend about half of your time on the shop floor, coordinating material processes and supporting production operations. You’ll use your organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and computer proficiency to help ensure smooth material flow and inventory accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and support material processes on the shop floor.</li><li>Ensure inventory accuracy and resolve any material flow issues.</li><li>Use MS Office tools, especially Excel, to track and report on materials data.</li><li>Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to support production needs.</li></ul>
<p>We’re partnering with John Deere Waterloo Works to find a Materials Specialist who will support production by managing the flow of materials through the manufacturing supply chain. This is a first-shift, fully onsite opportunity ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills and an interest in manufacturing operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Location: Waterloo, IA</p><p>Shift: 1st shift | Start time between 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM</p><p>Schedule: Full-time with potential for overtime and occasional weekend hours</p><p>Duration: Currently approved for a three-year contract, possibility for extension</p><p>Work Environment: 90% of time will be spent on the shop floor</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>- Coordinate the flow of materials to support on-time production and delivery</p><p>- Leverage SAP-PP for production planning and inventory accuracy</p><p>- Collaborate across departments to maintain efficient operations</p><p>- Interact with legacy systems such as CWIS to support service part fulfillment</p><p>- Apply basic change control principles to manage supply chain adjustments</p><p><br></p><p>Apply or reach out to our team today at (563) 359-7535 - Erin, Christin and Lydia are great points of contact for this role!</p>
<p>Job Opportunity: Material Coordinator – John Deere Waterloo Product Engineering Center</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is hiring a Material Coordinator for John Deere's Waterloo Product Engineering Center to support engine engineering and production efforts. This position ensures the seamless movement of materials, both internally and externally, to drive efficiency and innovation in engine testing and product builds. We're looking for someone organized, detail-oriented, and ready to grow in a dynamic environment.</p><p>Apply today or call our team to learn more! Christin, Lydia, and Erin can be reached at 563-359-3995! </p><p><br></p><p>Shift: 1st Shift, 40 hours/week, Fully Onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Create external shipping documents to meet engine engineering requirements.</li><li>Manage shipments of new product build inventory to internal factories.</li><li>Coordinate the movement of materials from shipping/receiving areas to engine test cells and the engine build floor.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels on the engine build floor and initiate timely material re-orders.</li><li>Collaborate with shipping and receiving teams to pick materials from internal and external warehouses needed to support engineering operations.</li></ul><p>At Robert Half, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with top-tier roles. Whether you’re looking to start your career or grow within your industry, we can help you find the right fit!</p>
<p><strong>Service Parts Supply Management Planner</strong></p><p>Location: John Deere Waterloo Product Engineering Center, <strong>Waterloo, IA</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Overview</u></strong></p><p>Are you passionate about supply chain management and logistics operations? We're seeking a dedicated Service Parts Supply Management Planner to join our team in Waterloo! In this role, you'll execute planning activities within a defined framework while ensuring seamless operations across the supply chain. This position offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced supply chain professionals and recent graduates eager to grow their careers. Apply today or call our team at 563-359-3995 to learn more! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>• <strong>Management Tools & Platforms:</strong> Leverage SPERT, ZMDelinq, and Lights (SAP) to manage supply chain processes and ensure on-time delivery of parts.</p><p>• <strong>Stakeholder Collaboration:</strong> Partner with suppliers, buyers, and forecast analysts to maintain high performance for your assigned commodity of parts.</p><p>• <strong>Performance Metrics Oversight:</strong> Monitor, track, and improve supply chain metrics, including FILL rate, On-Time Delivery, FLASH/Backorder Cycle Time, and Past Due orders.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Hours: 1st Shift (between 6 AM and 5 PM).</p><p>Note: No overtime required. </p><p>Work Location: Onsite. </p><p>Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.</p>
