• Industrial Engineering Manager

    Whirlpool Corporation (Marion, OH)


    **Requisition ID:** 68080

    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 Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

     

    This role in summary

     

    The Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for supervising plant industrial engineers. The person in this position will interact with management to develop hourly and salary staffing plans and lead actions to achieve productivity objectives. The selected individual will interact with production management on a daily basis regarding all matters related to staffing requirements as well as support the development of direct and indirect labor budgets with Manufacturing NPI teams.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + The Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for labor tracking (standard/non-standard)

    + Labor studies

    + Development of Ergonomics studies and manpower planning/leveling/adjustments according to assembly plants' production schedules

    + Administrative Manufacturing production system support

    + New program system design reviews and optimization (Routers, Standardized work, Standard costing, minibill)

    + World Class Manufacturing deployment through focused and systematic pillar integration

    Minimum requirements

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

    + 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

    + World Class Manufacturing understanding

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + Process development, and/or project management experience preferred

    + Process development, advanced technical degrees, and black belt certification desired. Proven success in leading projects from inception through completion with direct responsibility for execution.

    + Excellent communication skills

     

    Additional information

     

    Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

     

    Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.

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    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

    See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

     

    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.