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Material Specialist – Contract Role

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives production excellence and ensures timely delivery of materials for a global leader in manufacturing? We seek a collaborative and detail-oriented Material Specialist to join the John Deere Waterloo Works team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about manufacturing, materials coordination, and logistics. Recent graduates are welcome to apply!

Who You Are:

You are someone who enjoys solving scheduling puzzles, communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, and working hands-on to ensure seamless production processes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, have strong computer skills, and value accuracy in inventory management.

Why This Role?

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (with potential for overtime, including extended hours and weekend shifts).

• Team Environment: Collaborate with production teams and other departments within John Deere to meet operational goals.

• On-the-Ground Experience: Spend half your time on the shop floor, seeing firsthand how production and logistics come together.

• Growth Opportunity: Perfect for recent graduates looking to build a career in manufacturing and logistics—or for seasoned professionals with 3-5 years of experience eager for their next challenge.

• Cutting-Edge Systems: Work within the Deere Production System, including kanbans/triggers and other modern material scheduling tools.

What You’ll Do:

+ As a Material Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring smooth manufacturing and production processes. Key responsibilities include:

+ Scheduling: Plan and schedule production and service parts with minimal constraints, ensuring timely delivery.

+ Expediting: Proactively manage production and purchased parts to meet urgent needs.

+ Coordination: Communicate material needs with other departments and support engineering and material changes.

+ Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy, integrity, and reporting (production and scrap data).

+ Administrative Support: Help with staffing plans, general admin tasks, and departmental alignment.

+ Shop Floor Support: Help implement better processes and monitor milestones while working on-site.

Connect with our team today at (563) 359-3995!

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.

Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Strong computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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