On-site
Part Time
Requisition ID: 68859
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.
As a Lean Transformation Leader, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of Lean philosophy, methodology, and tools across the organization. This includes owning the Production System Standards, championing the Ideal Production System, enabling a structured approach to cost savings, and leading initiatives to transform manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFT) to deliver sustainable improvements and develop a pipeline of initiatives aligned with the company’s long-term operational excellence goals.
Implement Lean principles including 5S, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, and Visual Management.
Lead and enforce the Ideal Production System across operations.
Facilitate and validate Kaizen events and Focused Improvement activities.
Conduct operational audits and follow-up on improvement actions.
Guide leadership at all levels on Lean best practices and cultural integration.
Identify, validate, and track cost-saving opportunities with cross-functional teams.
Ensure alignment of cost saving with finance and meet P4G (Productivity for Growth) targets.
Analyze cost vs. PP plan (Profit Plan) in collaboration with Finance.
Track and report Net and Gross P4G savings.
Develop a 3-year idea pipeline for continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), Quality, and Maintenance objectives.
Report any non-conformities and enforce compliance across the plant.
Champion a ZERO mindset culture across Safety, Quality, and Waste.
Coach production teams on Lean methodologies and tools.
Support HR in developing employee competence in Lean practices.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing.
Experience Required: Minimum 7 years
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
Proven success in implementing Lean principles such as:
5S, Kaizen, 7 QC Tools, SMED, VSM, Visual Management, and Lean Manufacturing
Experience working directly with production and operations teams.
Expertise in identifying improvement opportunities through data and root cause analysis.Lead implementation of Ideal Production methodology to achieve World-Class Manufacturing status.
Conduct training on World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and workshops.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Safety/Quality/Loss: ZERO Mindset
Cost Efficiency: Gross & Net P4G (%) vs Target
Operational Excellence: Improvement in Plant Scorecard (Leading & Lagging Indicators)
Timely Reporting: Regional & Divisional Reports
Lean Deployment: Ideal Production System Implementation and Integration
Functional Competencies
Strong leadership in project and change management.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and process standards.
Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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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