Job Description

Requisition ID: 42505

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Respect, integrity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork and the spirit of winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it's like to be part of the world's leading major home appliance company.

Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Director of Engineering opening to join our Findlay Manufacturing organization. Overall the Director of Engineering will be responsible for leading all facets of Engineering and Manufacturing Services, while providing technical direction in problem solving while developing a strong understanding of appliance operations. In this position, you will:

* Drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and engagement of overall plant operations through effective leadership
* Coach all Pillar leads through the development and execution of the following World Class Manufacturing Pillars: EEM (Early Equipment Management) Pillar, EPM (Early Product Management), Workplace Organization (WO), FI (Focused Improvement) and Preventative Maintenance (PM).
* Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and programs to improve productivity and capacity and prepare the necessary budgets and justifications for these projects.
* Support Operations and Procurement to drive Lean and continuous improvement both internally and externally through Supply Chain.
* Develop and lead the execution of the Engineering (Process, Industrial, and Controls), IT, Maintenance, and Facilities strategic initiatives in your area of responsibility.
* Help develop and implement the vision for the factory of the future. Oversee projects and investments in Facility Management and ensure legal compliance.
* Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors by proactively seeking and valuing all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone.
* Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of your direct reports on skill-building and career development.
* Build relationships with the broader manufacturing organization and with Human Resources, Legal, Demand Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics.
* Proactively collaborate with peers in other Whirlpool manufacturing locations, global business teams, brand, channel/corporate technology, and finance organizations and leverage enterprise-wide expertise. Ability to provide feedback and coaching to all levels of the organization.
* Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking/ideas.
* Partner with product development teams to ensure the right technology and processes to support new products and to drive seamless product launches.
* Participate in product line rationalization and simplification discussions.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering
* 7 + years technical managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
* 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, process development, and/or project execution
* Capital project management experience
* Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* 5+ years at a Manager level leading salaried direct reports
* Masters Degree in Engineering or Business Management
* Demonstrated ability to successfully lead operations in a matrixed organization
* Proven success driving lean principles and philosophies
* Experience driving World Class Manufacturing initiatives
* Competent on PC and mainframe applications related to responsibilities
* Confidence and willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results and sustain change
* Demonstrated ability to provide an engaging work environment
* Champion for challenging existing practices
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict to a resolution
* Effective management of priorities, expectations and accountabilities
* Proven record of attracting and developing talented people and effectively allocating and utilizing resources

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the worlds leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 77,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2019. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at whirlpoolcorp.com

At Whirlpool Corporation, we believe that all people matter. Celebrating diversity and including thousands of perspectives empower us to create products that blend into every concept of home. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Lima
Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay
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