Safety Manager- NA PDC

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 - Milan Function: Environment, Health, Safety (CA) Title: Safety Manager- NA PDC - 120817 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position ## Your Responsibilities As a Safety Manager for John Deere NAPDC located in Milan, IL, you will be: * Prepare strategic and tactical plans as required to meet company goals around compliance and injury reduction. * Analyze appropriate health and safety metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. * Establish and manage processes for periodic inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action assurance. * Lead a team of safety, ergonomic and occupational health professionals. VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position. ## What Skills You Need * 5 or more years of experience in the Occupational Health and Safety profession in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Investigation skills to determine root cause and conduct trend analysis of incidents. * Knowledge of governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation, occupational health principles, occupational safety programs and ergonomic principles, with the ability to apply to workplace environments. * Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution. * Understanding of occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomic principles. * Knowledge of workers compensation laws and regulations. * Ability to travel domestically up to 25%. ## What Makes you Standout * Knowledge of warehouse operations & manufacturing processes. * Team leadership experience in a collaborative working environment. * Proven history of delivering sustainable safety improvements. * Experience working with collective bargaining units. * Masters degree in a Science or Business Administration discipline. * Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation. ## Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: * Bachelors degree in Occupational Health Safety, Engineering, or related discipline. 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 * 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 * Vacation and Holiday Pay $109,548.00 - $164,316.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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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