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Manager, Operations/Production

Whirlpool Corporation • Clyde, OH • 22h ago

Requisition ID: 73485

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant

pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen

and laundry appliances, 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 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

Whirlpoo is seeking a qualified candidate for a Manager, Operations & Production to join our Clyde Operation located in Clyde, OH. This position will provide leadership in strategic decision making as well as manage operational excellence for our pressroom and plastics departments. This role requires leadership of an operations function utilizing world-class manufacturing methodology to deliver key business metrics. This position is responsible for managing processes and people to meet metrics inclusive of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Your responsibilities will include

Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of the department and Operations through effective leadership

Lead the development and execution of Operational Strategic Initiatives at Clyde Operations including operationalizing and leading WCM and providing strategic vision within the Factory Master Plan

Provide direction to the team to focus and deliver KPIs

Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors

Proactively seek and value all @types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone

Actively coach and provide feedback to peers, subordinates, and others as appropriate developing future talent

Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of the direct reports on skill-building and career development

Drive and lead continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through Lean/innovative thinking/ideas plant wide

Be a proactive leader of lean manufacturing and WCM methodologies in business processes and lead the organization in the enterprise-wide lean implementation

Manage all financial aspects of the business

Minimum requirements

Bachelors Degree

5+ years of Manufacturing experience

Preferred skills and experiences

World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Pillars

Lean principles and philosophies

Core understanding of business metrics measuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Experience driving Operational Excellence initiatives

Continuous Improvement (CI) operations within established quality systems

PC and mainframe applications related to responsibilities

Willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results and sustain change

Coach, mentor, lead and inspire an engaging work environment

Champion for challenging existing practices and driving innovative solutions

Interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict resolution

Manage priorities and accountabilities

Attract and develop talented people as well as effectively allocating and utilizing resources

What we offer

Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

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.

Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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) .

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.

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