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Job description
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
This role in summary
Drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Engagement throughout the entire plant
Coach peers through the execution of World Class Manufacturing principles
Develop short-term and long-term plans and programs to improve productivity and capacity and prepare the necessary budgets and justifications for these projects
Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical, and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking and ideas
Your responsibilities will include
Drive projects to ensure availability of production equipment
Identify and implement productivity projects within the maintenance and tooling department
Coordinate cross functionally to ensure internal and external rules and regulations are followed
Implement lean initiatives related to Standardized Work, Quality, and 5S
Communicate and escalation pertinent issues across numerous shifts
Develop and implement capital spending plans based on pertinent risk to the business.
Facilitate both internal and external projects on top of daily activities to meet project deadlines
Manage external contractors as needed for breakdown repairs and project work
Close collaboration with the Maintenance Manager on transitioning from breakdown maintenance to proactive maintenance for equipment throughout the plant
Facilitate departmental training
Perform additional duties and assignments that may be required by management from time to time
Flexibility to change shifts or departments as required to meet the operational needs
Minimum requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree In Engineering Field
1+ years of Leadership experience in manufacturing
Preferred skills and experiences
SAP experience (Plant Maintenance Module)
WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Experience (EWO, SMP, KPI, MTTR, MTBF)
Effective Management Of Priorities, Expectations, and Accountability
Capital Project Management
OPEX Black Belt Certification
What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
findlay, OH, 45839, US
Who can apply
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