Sr. Industrial Engineer

Requisition ID: 65127

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

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

As an Sr. Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and driving change through the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing tools to solve problems and make improvements throughout the Tulsa manufacturing plant.  Lead all activities associated with labor utilization for operational areas assigned. Using strong data analysis, this position will own costing and projects regarding continuous improvement, as well as, the efficient use of the plant's human resources.

Your responsibilities will include

• Maintain labor router/standards for profit planning process and day-to-day activities.

• Be active in ergonomic studies and lean activities to determine safety and cost reduction opportunities.

• Lead cost studies to determine best product flow in the plant and product features

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide insight into how to minimize labor requirements and determine assembly sequence.

• Strong data analytical skills

• Provide ways/methods to eliminate all types of waste in the production process

• Ensure new models/parts efficiently integrate into operations

• Own all line balances and labor utilization for operational areas assigned

• Drive continuous improvement through detailed analytics

• Support WCM implementation by providing leadership to continuous improvement group

• Drive operations to achieving short/long term labor productivity targets

• Lead and manage multiple Kaizens of various complexity with minimal oversight.

Minimum requirements

• 4+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience

• BS in Engineering or related discipline

• 2+ years of experience in Project Management

• Comprehensive knowledge of the use of advanced manufacturing techniques

Preferred skills and experiences

• Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical engineering degree

• Well-developed communications, conflict management, coaching, interpersonal and team building skills

• Strong background in World Class Manufacturing (WCM).

• Strong knowledge of MODAPTS, Proplanner tools, Autocad

• Certifications in areas of Agile, Six Sigma, Project Management

• Proven success driving lean principles and philosophies.

• Proven ability to improve operations within established production systems.

• Proven ability to drive initiatives to support change in the plant.

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 apply  'always on' flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:

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

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