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Steve Speich
John Deere
Professional Bio
Education:
Master of Business Administration -North Dakota State University
BS Mechanical Engineering – University of North Dakota
Unit Locations
Combine Product Development Center, Silvis, IL
World Headquarters, Moline, IL
Horizontina, Brazil
Harvester Works, Moline, IL
Fargo, ND
Demonstrated capabilities and competencies:
• Global Manufacturing Expert
• Ability to adapt, learn and deliver results in variety of functions and regions
• Technical leadership-Smart Connected Factory/Innovation focus/electronics background/automation leadership
• Delivering high levels of sustainable business results
• Talent Development
• Deep cross functional experience
• Global Leadership, Relationships and networks
• Turning around a business (Quality, Cost etc.)
Professional and Community Organizations:
• Women in Manufacturing- Board Member
• Women in Operations- Past Chairperson
• Men as Diversity Partners
• West Fargo Exchange Club- Past President
Master of Business Administration -North Dakota State University
BS Mechanical Engineering – University of North Dakota
Unit Locations
Combine Product Development Center, Silvis, IL
World Headquarters, Moline, IL
Horizontina, Brazil
Harvester Works, Moline, IL
Fargo, ND
Demonstrated capabilities and competencies:
• Global Manufacturing Expert
• Ability to adapt, learn and deliver results in variety of functions and regions
• Technical leadership-Smart Connected Factory/Innovation focus/electronics background/automation leadership
• Delivering high levels of sustainable business results
• Talent Development
• Deep cross functional experience
• Global Leadership, Relationships and networks
• Turning around a business (Quality, Cost etc.)
Professional and Community Organizations:
• Women in Manufacturing- Board Member
• Women in Operations- Past Chairperson
• Men as Diversity Partners
• West Fargo Exchange Club- Past President
Company
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