This role in summary

The Whirlpool Findlay Manufacturing organization is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Engineering. This role will be located onsite at our Findlay, OH manufacturing plant. In this position, you will:

• Drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Engagement throughout the entire plant

• Coach peers through the execution of World Class Manufacturing principles

• Develop short-term and long-term plans and programs to improve productivity and capacity and prepare the necessary budgets and justifications for these projects

• Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical, and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking and ideas

Your responsibilities will include

• Drive projects to ensure availability of production equipment

• Identify and implement productivity projects within the maintenance and tooling department

• Coordinate cross functionally to ensure internal and external rules and regulations are followed

• Implement lean initiatives related to Standardized Work, Quality, and 5S

• Communicate and escalate pertinent issues across numerous shifts

• Develop and implement capital spending plans based on pertinent risk to the business.

• Facilitate both internal and external projects on top of daily activities to meet project deadlines

• Manage external contractors as needed for breakdown repairs and project work

• Close collaboration with the Maintenance Manager on transitioning from breakdown maintenance to proactive maintenance for equipment throughout the plant

• Facilitate departmental training

• Perform additional duties and assignments that may be required by management from time to time

• Flexibility to change shifts or departments as required to meet the operational needs

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree In Engineering Field

• 1+ years of Leadership experience in manufacturing

Preferred skills and experiences

• SAP experience (Plant Maintenance Module)

• WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Experience (EWO, SMP, KPI, MTTR, MTBF)

• Effective Management Of Priorities, Expectations, and Accountability

• Capital Project Management

• OPEX Black Belt Certification

What we offer

Generous benefits package, 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. 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.