Manager, Operations​/Production

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Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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The Operations/Production team plans, directs and monitors all production activities within an assigned area or unit to maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications, schedules and quality standards. Liaise with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Manager, Operations & Production to join our Clyde Operation located in Clyde, OH. This position will provide leadership in strategic decision making as well as manage operational excellence for our commercial business unit and stainless steel basket operation. This role requires leadership of an operations function utilizing world-class manufacturing methodology to deliver key business metrics.

This position is responsible for managing processes and people to meet metrics inclusive of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of the department and Operations through effective leadership
• Lead the development and execution of Operational Strategic Initiatives at Clyde Operations including operationalizing and leading WCM and providing strategic vision within the Factory Master Plan.
• Provide direction to the team to focus and deliver KPIs.
• Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors.
• Proactively seek and value all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone
• Actively coach and provide feedback to peers, subordinates, and others as appropriate developing future talent.
• Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of the direct reports on skill-building and career development
• Drive and lead continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through Lean/innovative thinking/ideas plant wide.
• Be a proactive leader of lean manufacturing and WCM methodologies in business processes and lead the organization in the enterprise-wide lean implementation.
• Manage all financial aspects of the business.

• 5+ manufacturing or related experience
• Bachelors Degree in relative field

• World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Pillars
• Lean principles and philosophies
• Core understanding of business metrics measuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Experience driving Operational Excellence initiatives
• Continuous Improvement (CI) operations within established quality systems
• PC and mainframe applications related to responsibilities
• Willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results and sustain change
• Coach, mentor, lead and inspire an engaging work environment
• Champion for challenging existing practices and driving innovative solutions
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict resolution
• Manage priorities and accountabilities
• Attract and develop talented people as well…