Job Description

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.

The team you will be a part of

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The Business Process team develops, implements and sustains cross-functional process improvement projects and business-wide improvement initiatives including training, mentoring, and consulting with Black Belts, Champions, and Green Belts. Identifies, suggests and implements best practices to facilitate best solutions and methods that will optimize processes in all areas of the business.

This role in summary

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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.

Your responsibilities will include

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Operational Excellence & Lean Leadership

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.

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Cost Savings & KPI Management

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.

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Governance, Compliance & Quality

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.

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Training & Capability Building

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.

Minimum requirements

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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.

Strong KPI monitoring and performance reporting.

Leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable impact.

Preferred skills and experiences

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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.

Additional information

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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.


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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.