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Warehouse Manager - Military Veterans

at John Deere

Position Specifics:

Department: Warehouse

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Type of Employment: Full Time

Wage Type: Salary

Location: Sigourney, Iowa

At Sinclair Tractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and supplies. With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a Supply Store, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team.

Purpose

Responsible for the operations of the distribution warehouse, proactively guiding your team, utilizing Lean tools and methodologies, to initiate safety-focused warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:


  • Focus on continuous improvement within the function to make programs and processes more efficient and cost effective; always looking for gaps in efficiency and executing on optimization

  • Responsible for managing the Sinclair Tractor Distribution Center

  • Review and improve logistics processes and programs for Sinclair Tractor

  • Review and improve the efficiencies of the current routes - develop routes if demand and additional efficiencies are required.

  • Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, or customer issues.

  • Oversee and recommend store and warehouse material management process improvements to prevent supply chain disruptions.

  • Review and make recommendations to our current supply chain localization strategy to identify local vendors for procurement

  • Review and improve the distribution center design by material flow, and product handling systems; evaluation and recommending new equipment and systems for optimization and growth.

  • Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures

  • Understands and demonstrates the Companys core values

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

  • Bachelors degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field (preferred)

  • Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or in a similar role

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

  • Proficient in warehouse management software and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Knowledge of inventory management and logistics best practices

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions & Requirements:

  • All weather conditions

  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs

  • Warehouse setting

  • Sitting for extended periods of time

  • Standing for extended periods of time

  • Lifting at least 75 pounds

  • Travel as needed

This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. M anagement reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks be performed as assigned . Sinclair Tractor provides equal employment opportunities to applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected classes. This job description is not an employment contract and the employment relationship remains "at will." Sinclair Tractor will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

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From: Sinclair Tractor

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John Deere

We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country.  Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job.  It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community.  It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!

Interested in joining the industry's best?  At John Deere, veterans will find: 

•  A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world 

•  A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer

•  A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives 

•  Market leading pay and benefits

John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States.   Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander.  Potential opportunities include:

•  Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities

•  Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades

•  Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources

How to apply:

Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.

Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information.  In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!

All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP.  We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.  

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