Job Description

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Title: Warehouse Supervisor - Third Shift - 124220

Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Ontario - Grimsby

Organizational Group: Global A&CS

Function: Operations (CA)

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Salary Range: $81,127- $104,989

New or Existing Position: Existing Position

Candidates applying for this position must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The salary range reflects the company’s base pay across Canada. Actual salary depends on factors including but not limited to location, skills, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Your Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Supervisor at the Grimsby Regional Distribution Centre, you will be responsible for the supervision of full-time and seasonal warehouse staff on your assigned shift (3:30 PM EST to Midnight) to ensure all safety, productivity, quality, and operational execution goals are achieved. In addition, you will:

• Supervise semi/highly skilled production employees on an assigned shift to ensure product delivery within established safety, quality, and productivity expectations; allocate work to a team of subordinates and review completion.
• Responsible for achieving departmental goals & objectives; respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance; monitor the performance of the team; provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
• Be the first-line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and thus also serve the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.
• Follow the organization's health, safety & environment policies, procedures, and instructions; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action.

What Skills You Need

• 3+ years of experience in an operations environment or similar experience, with a focus on maintaining/improving a safe work environment.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities while delivering sustainable results.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to work within diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities while delivering sustainable results
• Demonstrates a philosophy of serving others above all other priorities
• Focuses on well-being and growth of employees and other stakeholders
• Demonstrates and practices listening, stewardship, empathy and commitment to personal growth
• Build and sustain trusting relationships
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict
• Ability to drive employee engagement and development
• Effective at providing feedback and coaching
• Certifications in health and safety training

Education

University degree or college diploma with a focus on operations, or equivalent work experience

In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.

The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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.

Relocation assistance may be provided in some instances as determined by the terms and conditions of the Company’s Relocation Policy.