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Manufacturing Operations Team LeadDate: Sep 19, 2019Location: Cleveland, TN, US, 37323Company: Whirlpool CorporationRequisition ID: 34778Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Respect, integrity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork and the spirit of winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it's like to be part of the world's leading major home appliance company.Function OverviewWhirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Operations Team Lead, opening to join our organization in Cleveland, TN.Today, you might be resolving productivity issues in operations. Tomorrow, you will be leading a Whirlpool Production System (WPS) event utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) root cause analysis tools or training your team to use those tools. The next day, aligning manpower to support production needs. This role is a second shift role M-F 4, 10 days, 5:00 pm to 3:30am.Job Responsibilities
Work in a team based, continuous improvement environment
Initiate safety, cost, quality and productivity improvements in the manufacturing operations
Initiate problem solving and conduct root cause analysis
Provide help chain support for all 2nd shift operations serving as a technical resource and support across multiple departments
Maintain quality standards within the department
Lead WCM teams
Work with shop floor work teams, shop floor leaders, and other departments to ensure greatest efficiency
Implement projects and special assignments as required
Assure operations is ready to meet production requirements for next shift
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Requirements
Excellent planning, project management and leadership skills
Superior communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and OPEX (Six Sigma) tools and the ability to apply them in order to establish robust manufacturing processes
Proven problem solving skills (WCM knowledge preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills
Expertise in a manufacturing-related environment with a good understanding of plant operations
Solid decision-making and judgment skills
Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks
Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
PC Proficient in Google Suites
Sheet Metal Fabrication experience including stamping, Welding, and CNC forming. In addition powder paint or porcelain coating of fabricated parts in a Manufacturing Operations preferred
RSRWHAbout usWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading major home appliance company, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2017. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.At Whirlpool Corporation, we believe that all people matter. Celebrating diversity and including thousands of perspectives empower us to create products that blend into every concept of home. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.Additional information about the company can be found on Twitter at @WhirlpoolCorp.Nearest Major Market: ChattanoogaJob Segment: Operations Manager, Industrial, Social Media, Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing
