Whirlpool

Requisition ID: 67149

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.

This role in summary

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a position within Materials Management.

The purpose of this role is to provide leadership to our internal materials group to successfully provide innovative methods for material flow, process redesigns, and improvement. This includes managing hourly group leaders and material handlers while working with production and engineering in accordance with Whirlpool's values and goals in safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Your responsibilities will include

• Solid understanding of lean concepts, material flow, quality and productivity/efficiency projects
• Accountable for developing the most efficient flow of material through the facility
• Achieve Safety, Delivery and Cost goals
• Lead receiving in the Purchase warehouse to accurately and timely inbound raw material
• Drive a culture of Safety, Accountability, and Accuracy
• Drive cross functional relationships to help achieve plant goals, communication and teamwork

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of materials management, warehousing or distribution experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• 1+ years of experience leading or supervising people
• 1+ years SAP experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Manufacturing and supply chain concepts and parts flow
• Developing and using standard of work (SOP’s)
• WCM knowledge: focus on Logistics
• Use of Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)
• Lean Concepts or Change Management experience

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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

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.

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.

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