Manufacturing Safety Lead

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Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Moline, Illinois, US, 61265-8098

Company: John Deere

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, including disabled & veterans.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois  - Moline  
Function: Environment, Health, Safety (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Safety Lead - 117535 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Manufacturing Safety Lead for John Deere Power Systems located in Moline, IL, you will:

 

  • Align with and support the Vice President, Manufacturing Lead to manage safety priorities within assigned business units
  • Proactively leads safety initiatives including innovative risk reduction activities, communications, implementation of policies, metrics, recordkeeping and key safety processes and standards
  • Provide technical support and professional expertise to unit management and safety professionals
  • Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for regulatory compliance and Deere Safety standards and programs
  • Act as a Liaison with other key stakeholders across the business unit to ensure successful execution of safety programs and priorities
  • Lead consistent implementation of corporate standards, strategies, and initiatives to units within the assigned business area

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

 

What Skills You Need

 

  • Expert level technical experience on providing safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and incident management guidance to an organization
  • 10 or more years of proven experience in managing comprehensive health and safety programs, including high level risk reduction strategies
  • Proven communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of management
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead and execute change across multiple units
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to travel up to 50% based on business needs

 

What Makes You Standout

 

  • Experience working with organized labor groups to implement safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement
  • Expert level technical experience on providing guidance to a team on case management, mediation, and litigation
  • Demonstrated experience with implementing cultural strategies (i.e., Human and Organizational Performance) across multiple units
  • Experience supporting multiple units on a global scale

 

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

  • Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent related work experience

 

Competencies

 

• To reference the competencies associated with the job posting, please use the Job Description Catalog and search for the GJE job

 

What You'll Get

At 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 arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $119,856.00  - $179,784.00  + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.

 

 

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