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**Requisition ID:** 67571

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 Supply and Logistics team is responsible for keeping the appropriate levels of materials and/or stock supplies with the aim to maximize inventory control and company sales. Organizes deliveries to meet given deadlines and customer expectations. Supervises and tracks the flow of materials and products from suppliers throughout the organization.

This role in summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the leadership of your assigned organization to support continuous improvement with the development of people and of our future state, through project management, improved material flow, and implementation of lean principles and technology. You will be the leader of the Materials Engineering function, as well as numerous hourly material handling associates, and supporting the Whirlpool Production System (WPS). You will be accountable for lean activities through involvement in event planning and the execution of activities defined in that process. You will develop and mentor a high-performance organization that strives for high levels of quality and service. You must also champion World Class Manufacturing (WCM) through daily coaching in WCM tools and methodologies, prioritize and organize short term and long term goals and activities in accordance with business objectives, identify and address opportunities for improvement relative to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics and personnel development. This job function manages the material flow (Route Planning, and Plan for Every Part), technology integration into the material handling and storage processes, and management of equipment.

Your responsibilities will include

+ Cleveland site Materials Leader in Continuous Improvement and Development of People through Project Management of Lean Principles & Technology

+ Core responsibility for adhering to Delivery to Commit % (schedule adherence), Order Fill, WIP Scheduling, Engineering Change Tracking, and all Service Operations (All 3PL)

+ Responsible for oversight of all material planning and execution for the operations, both internal and external operations.

+ Act as Liaison between Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Technology and Demand Planning.

+ Adherence to policies and procedures of Inventory Management (internal and external controls).

+ Lead the manufacturing production schedule with corporate planning and develop optimal operational plans that incorporate manufacturing constraints.

+ Lead weekly meetings with product fulfillment team to review forecast data.

+ Accountable to enforce and manage commercial relationships with suppliers to ensure efficient flow of parts into the operation.

+ Work with manufacturing leadership and cross functional teams to optimize total cost and to maintain inventory targets that support our ability to deliver the promise to our customers.

+ Mentor, lead, and develop the plant’s materials organization.

+ Report to material and manufacturing leadership on production status and identify countermeasures.

+ Implementation of Whirlpool Production System (WPS) / World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Methodology and Application.

+ Serve as a point of contact for cross-functional partners - both internal to Whirlpool and external.

+ Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts through involvement in the strategic materials management planning process and the execution of activities defined in that process.

+ Prioritizes and organize short term and long term goals and activities in accordance with business objectives.

+ Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool manufacturing standards/methods.

+ Live the Whirlpool Leadership Model and drive it within your team.

+ Addresses opportunities for improvement relative to Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery metrics and talent development

Minimum requirements

+ Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or similar preferred.

+ Computer proficient in MS Office, CAD, Google Applications and SAP

+ 5 to 7 years of leadership experience in a supply chain-focused or manufacturing environment. Prior materials experience is an asset.

+ A broad understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, knowledge of SAP systems

Preferred skills and experiences

+ Proven ability to grow individual and organizational competency through proactive coaching and mentoring

+ Outstanding communication, interpersonal, facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

+ Strong understanding of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) & Lean methodology and application. Proven track record in driving continuous improvement via lean tools.

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

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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.