John Deere Davenport Works is dedicated to manufacturing quality construction and forestry equipment for the roughest terrains, but it’s what happens on the factory floor that makes the ultimate difference. Employees are dedicated to not only developing the highest quality
machinery but also sharing their thoughts on how to make improvements every day. It’s this type of innovation that keeps John Deere Davenport Works operating to the best of its ability.
Communication is Key
Close communication and interaction between the design and production teams ensure that equipment is being constructed properly throughout each day. It also gives employees an opportunity to collaborate and ensure that everything is being produced with Deere standards in mind.
Integrating Employee Feedback
All employees at John Deere Davenport Works are encouraged to share their input in the event that they believe they can improve production. Deere calls this “Continuous Improvement,” and employees are valued for their input and financially rewarded for their ideas.
“Just having those ideas available to us is so powerful,” says Yvonne Scheiffer, Quality Engineering Supervisor. “It gives us an opportunity to engineer solutions for common issues or defects, and it gives us a chance to get everyone committed to the process.”
Paying Attention to Assembly
Perhaps one of the most overlooked highlights of the team at John Deere Davenport Works is their attention to detail. Scott McDonald, John Deere Davenport Works Operations Manager, notes that the people who build the machinery at the facility are the “heart and soul” of the operation.
Many of the craftsmen on the site have also been working in the trade for decades. For this reason, supervisors and customers alike can rest assured that each piece of machinery is being pieced together with some of the most knowledgeable people in the business.
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