Are you a proactive supply chain or manufacturing professional who thrives on keeping production lines running without interruption, hunting down material shortages, and working directly with factory teams to resolve inventory gaps? Do you bring excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a drive to manage material flow in a fast-paced environment? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking a dedicated Material Coordinator II to join our team supporting our client, John Deere , in Dubuque, IA . Whether you bring hands-on factory experience, proficiency in SAP, or a recent business/supply chain degree, we want to hear from you. Material Coordinator II - John Deere (Dubuque, IA) This is an outstanding, highly stable 2+ year contract opportunity paying up to $25/hr , including 1 week of PTO . Operating 100% onsite on 1st shift in Dubuque, IA , you will coordinate the procurement, expediting, auditing, and delivery of parts to ensure production departments stay fully supplied and on schedule.
Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:
Up to $25/hr (W2) .
Location:
100% Onsite at John Deere ( Dubuque, IA ).
Duration:
2+ Years (Providing solid multi-year contract stability).
Shift & Hours:
1st Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with potential for overtime based on production line schedules).
Not available now or in the near future for this position.
Core Responsibilities Material Availability & Expediting:
Work critical shortage reports, resolve inventory errors, and expedite parts to support production operators and maintain uninterrupted assembly.
Discrepancy Resolution:
Collaborate across teams to recommend solutions for material availability gaps, perform inventory audits, and ensure data accuracy.
Change & Deviation Management:
Implement outputs from engineering release and change management processes, managing material deviations and necessary adjustments.
Cross-Functional Teamwork:
Build strong relationships with floor operators, supply management, and logistics to streamline part flow across manufacturing departments. Required Skills & Experience Supply Management /
Manufacturing Background:
Hands-on experience or relevant exposure in supply chain, material logistics, or factory operations.
Communication & Collaboration:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Analytical Problem Solving:
Strong capability to analyze operational data, evaluate options, and make sound business decisions to resolve material bottlenecks.
Education & Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Business Management, Information Technology, or Engineering OR 2-3 years of equivalent related work experience. What Makes You Stand Out 2+ years of direct Supply Management or Manufacturing experience. Hands-on material flow experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting. Proficiency in SAP and data analytics tools.
APPLY NOW
to take control of material flow, solve critical shortages, and build a rewarding supply chain career with John Deere!
Pay:
Up to $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
