Job Description
Requisition ID: 66366 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 Whirlpool is currently looking for candidates to fill the position of Analyst Operations/Production, serving in the role of Assembly Supervisor, to join our operations team in Cleveland, TN.
The Assembly Supervisor is a key leadership position that directs and is responsible for the production operation. This position ensures that all daily activities for the assembly line are assigned to customer focus and performed in a manner consistent with the achievement of the plant vision and its goals and objectives. This position is a key decision maker and escalation point for value stream issues or decisions across the assigned shift.
Reporting to the Operations Manager in this role, you will have the principal responsibility for the processes for multiple assembly lines with the support of a production leader. You will primarily be focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People Engagement. This position will lead efforts to achieve KPIs, implement WCM methodologies, develop employees, and lead continuous improvement activities.
Relocation is available for eligible candidates Your Responsibilities Will Include - Lead a team consisting of up to 100 operators with the support of a production leader
- Fierce advocate and enforcer of safety protocol and policy. Up to date on latest policy and procedures and able to swiftly implement policy changes.
- Initiate and lead improvements in safety, cost, quality and productivity that impact the Assembly Department and internal & external partners.
- Lead and direct technicians and work teams, and serve as a coordinator between cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Quality, Materials, Engineering and Operations.
- Create an environment of development and evolution for subordinate leaders. Manage the growth plan for Production and group Leaders, groom team members for succession.
- Apply critical thinking and root cause analysis tools and prescribed documentation methods to identify defects, develop countermeasures, and solve problems.
- Excellent communication skills to provide key and timely operations information to all levels of the organization to assure fluid operations from shift to shift.
- Continue fostering team development and utilization of Lean manufacturing or World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools and thinking into daily routines to eliminate issues and inefficiencies in the Finishing Area.
- Demonstrate and uphold the Whirlpool Core Values, to include Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Diversity on a daily basis.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years Manufacturing Leadership experience or, in lieu of the Degree, a High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years of Manufacturing Leadership experience.
Preferred Skills And Experiences - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years manufacturing supervisory experience with a strong knowledge of manufacturing assembly operations desired and ability to learn company philosophy, division policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of plant manufacturing operations, processes and production flow
- Knowledge of Kronos, SAP, Google applications, etc
- Highly motivated, with excellent organizational skills and leadership behaviors.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written are essential.
- Ability to read, write, make oral presentations and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization.
- WCM (World Class Manufacturing) experience, focus on SAF/WO/AM/QC
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