Production Supervisor

About Whirlpool Corporation

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Analyst, Operations/Production.

This role will be based at our manufacturing plant in Marion OH and is a 3rd Shift role.

M-F 10pm to 6:30am

The Operations/Production Analyst leads an entire material department at Marion Operations in pursuit of all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives. This position is the direct people leader of the team consisting of a coordinator, team leaders, and operators who are responsible for daily production for that line/shift.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead production activities to meet customer demand as set by the level plan
• Drive improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives for the department
• Implement World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methods and tools into daily operations
• Direct, develop, support, and assess the team members as their people leader
• Complete daily time & attendance records in Kronos for direct reports
• Understand and lead route maximization through data analysis
• Lead World Class Manufacturing (WCM) expansion activities through Logistics Customer Service (LCS) Pillar
• Lead continuous improvement activities utilizing the WCM methodology in support of plant metrics. The person in this role will support our WCM implementation with specific targets to meet
• Perform root cause analysis based on data to eliminate losses
• Data collection and analysis will play a big part of your job. Once losses are identified a countermeasure in the form of a kaizen will be implemented against the root cause issue. You will manage the kaizen from start to finish through the various internal tollgates. Support operations in the form of coming up with creative solutions to immediate problems. Lead/work in small cross functional teams. Develop solutions and lead capital projects that support the long term manufacturing strategy of the Marion operation
• Specify, order and assure proper implementation of new process & equipment
• Maintain quality standards within the department
• Communicate to work teams, shop floor leaders, and other departments to ensure greatest efficiency
• Support maintenance department in troubleshooting critical issues
• Drive process improvements using lean manufacturing concepts and tools
• Lead team of Engineering Technician(s) to drive projects

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience supervising or leading a team

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations or Engineering
• Computer skills including Google workspace suite
• Experience in leading, coaching, and developing large teams of employees
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience implementing problem solving and continuous improvement
• Strong project management skills

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).

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 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube .

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.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company

Improving life at home has been at the heart of our business for 112 years — it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. That’s why consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted. We work every day to earn that trust by continually evolving and innovating for our consumers, helping our environment and communities thrive, and nurturing our talent to bring their talent home to Whirlpool.