Requisition ID: 65417

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Operations/Production team plans, directs and monitors all production activities within an assigned area or unit to maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications, schedules and quality standards. Liaise with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.

This role in summary

The purpose of this role is to provide leadership to our materials group within our manufacturing plant to successfully deliver parts lineside. This includes managing material supervisors, as well as the hourly material handling associates in our daily mission to achieve great safety, quality, delivery and cost in all areas of our operation. The Internal Materials team is accountable for ensuring material is received, put-away, picked and delivered line side to the assembly line in line with our lean principles. They are also responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy throughout those processes and the outbound picking, packaging and shipping of service parts to our consumers and service part operation.

Your responsibilities will include

• Accountable to enforce and manage relationships with internal parties to ensure efficient flow of parts into the operation;

• Prioritizes and organizes short term and long term goals and activities in accordance with business objectives;

• Report to material leadership on production status and identify countermeasures;

• Coaching material supervisors and hourly associates through a daily presence on the floor;

• Maintain successful safety, quality, delivery, cost in all materials flows and processes;

• Work with manufacturing leadership and cross functional teams to optimize total cost and to maintain inventory targets that support our ability to deliver the promise to our customers;

• Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool manufacturing standards/methods.

• Live the Whirlpool Leadership Model and drive it within your team.

• ​​​​​​​​​Act as co-pillar lead in LCS WCM;

• Lead expansion activities through WCM Roadmap;

• Use lean tools to drive continuous improvement on material management and material flow;

• Identify material handling costs opportunities through the Logistics Cost Deployment initiative;

• Lead the projects pipeline for P4G Savings for in-perimeter costs;

• Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts through involvement in the strategic materials management planning process and the execution of activities defined in that process.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably Production Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering)

• Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain concepts and parts flow.

• 5 to 7 years leadership experience in a supply chain focused or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong understanding of Materials Management is mandatory

• Profound understanding of the Lean manufacturing methodology and application

• Proven track record in driving results in materials management

• A broad understanding of SAP, MM and WMS

Preferred skills and experiences

• Prior experience managing supplier and/or cross functional relationships;

• Lean Six Sigma certifications will be considered a differential.

• Strong understanding of lean concepts along with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement via lean tools.

• Proven ability to grow individual and organization competency through proactive coaching and mentoring.

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.