John Deere Assistant Production Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Types of gears include spur, helical, bevel, worm, rack and pinion, and planetary gears.

• Spur gears have straight teeth and are used for low-speed applications.

• Helical gears have angled teeth and are used for high-speed applications.

• Bevel gears have cone-shaped teeth and are used for changing the direction of power transmission.

• Worm gears have a screw-like structure and are used for high reduction ratios.

• Rack and pinion...read more

Kanban is a lean manufacturing system that ensures smooth inventory flow. Material shortage is managed by effective planning and communication with vendors. Manpower is handled by proper training and allocation of resources.

• Kanban is a visual system that helps in managing inventory levels and production flow

• Effective planning and communication with vendors helps in managing material shortage

• Proper training and allocati...read more

I have achieved significant improvements in all 4M areas throughout my career.

• Implemented new machine maintenance program resulting in 20% decrease in downtime

• Developed new material sourcing strategy resulting in 15% cost savings

• Redesigned production line layout resulting in 30% increase in efficiency

• Implemented lean manufacturing principles resulting in 25% reduction in waste

• Trained and mentored team members resulting...read more