• Plastics Process Lead - 1st Shift

    Whirlpool Corporation (Ottawa, OH)


    **Requisition ID:** 67943

    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

     

    Our Ottawa opertions team is looking for a Process Lead for our plastics department.

     

    Wage rate $27.50/hour.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + Lead a team of 10-15 employees to deliver daily Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost goals in their respective area

    + Develop team by providing training and feedback as necessary

    + Maintain a safe and organized work area, ensuring unsafe conditions and actions are addressed or relayed to the proper help chain

    + Make appropriate work assignments through manpower scheduling, overtime coordination, vacation sign up, etc.

    + Perform various audits on area assigned (LPA, 5S, SWI) and address identified gaps

    + Assist in the continuous improvement effort by driving and coaching our teams in Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery along with other Lean initiatives

    + Engage in honest, open and factual communications in a professional manner

    + Record, analyze and report daily results (AY ,FPY, Scrap, Breakdown)

    + Daily Kronos activities

    + Lead WCM activities in area (floor team meetings, 5S events)

    + Perform all quality checks as required by area

    + Other duties as assigned

    Minimum requirements

    + Consistently demonstrates the Whirlpool Values

    + Willingness to be hands on, learn assembly jobs

    + Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize issues and tasks

    + Strong interpersonal & communication skills

    + Have a strong desire for personal and professional development

    + Basic computer skills - Google Suite (Sheet, Doc, Slides and Form)

    + Ability to do root cause problem solving

    + Ability to make decisions under pressure

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tool usage and knowledge

    + Strong computer skills including data analysis and chart creation

    + 6 months of manufacturing work experience

    + 1+ years of consistent work experience

     

    Why should you apply?

     

    + Up to 40+ hours of paid training

    + Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)

    + Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately

    + We offer manufacturing careers

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Apprenticeships

     

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