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Whirlpool
Manager, Operations/Production
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What they do
A Lean Manufacturing Manager leads and designs Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
$139,631 / year median in Ohio
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Requisition ID:
72900 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 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.
- Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of the department and Operations through effective leadership
- Lead the development and execution of Operational Strategic Initiatives at Clyde Operations including operationalizing and leading WCM and providing strategic vision within the Factory Master Plan.
- Provide direction to the team to focus and deliver KPIs.
- Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors.
- Proactively seek and value all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone
- Actively coach and provide feedback to peers, subordinates, and others as appropriate developing future talent.
- Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of the direct reports on skill-building and career development
- Drive and lead continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through Lean/innovative thinking/ideas plant wide.
- Be a proactive leader of lean manufacturing and WCM methodologies in business processes and lead the organization in the enterprise-wide lean implementation.
- Manage all financial aspects of the business. ## Minimum requirements
- 5+ manufacturing or related experience
- Bachelors Degree in relative field ## Preferred skills and experiences
- World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Pillars
- Lean principles and philosophies
- Core understanding of business metrics measuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
- Experience driving Operational Excellence initiatives
- Continuous Improvement (CI) operations within established quality systems
- PC and mainframe applications related to responsibilities
- Willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results and sustain change
- Coach, mentor, lead and inspire an engaging work environment
- Champion for challenging existing practices and driving innovative solutions
- Interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict resolution
- Manage priorities and accountabilities
- Attract and develop talented people as well as effectively allocating and utilizing resources ## Additional information Whirlpool's Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.
- Always On Flexibility
- You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Sabbatical
- Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance