Manufacturing Leadership Development Program; MLDP): Operations Track
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life the last-remaining 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Additional information about the company can be found at
The Full Time Program - July 2026 Start Date
Manufacturing is at the heart of what we do at Whirlpool Corporation. Our full time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) provides an experience with award-winning manufacturing operations at production plants that have made Whirlpool Corporation a global leader in manufacturing home appliances. Our expansive factories are vertically integrated, and include final product assembly in addition to supporting operations such as press, fabrication, plastics, paint, and logistics.
Designed to accelerate manufacturing talent, this 3-year Operations Track program features three 12-month rotations with diverse and challenging assignments. Participants will deliver excellence across our manufacturing organization while mastering our World Class Manufacturing methodology. These intentionally designed rotations provide individuals opportunities to experience the following aspects of manufacturing:
Plant Operations teams: drive productivity and standardized work in roles such as Process Engineering, Materials, Quality, and Industrial Engineering
Supervisory/Team Leadership: develop your leadership capabilities as a front line supervisor of a large production area, delivering on safety, quality, and cost targets
Central Engineering teams: support process and product transformation initiatives across our manufacturing plant footprint
What we offer
Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401k match, paid time off, insurance plan, fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, fertility and adoption support, parental (maternity and paternity) leave, education support, and free financial coaching.
In the Manufacturing Leadership Development Program:
Operations track, we will accelerate your career path by offering you:
Diverse, cross-functional set of developmental experiences
Mentorship and sponsorship from senior manufacturing leadership
Structured development curriculum focused on leadership and technical skill building
Exposure and visibility to company leadership
Opportunities to take on leadership roles within your peer group and your team
The opportunity for promotion upon completion of the program
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Program location
Manufacturing Leadership Development Program participants will rotate through two manufacturing plant locations during the 3 years of the program. Our North American plant locations are in Ohio, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts.
These sites produce a full line of appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, dishwashers, and Kitchen Aid portables.
Reliable transportation is required for travel to work daily as public transportation is not available. Learn more about our Manufacturing locations and the communities where we live & work here !
Your day-to-day
Project assignments and rotations within the program will be in areas such as:
Assembly Operations – process/lean engineering, supervision, model line/new model launches
Logistics – materials planning, delivery, and Lean
Quality – Service incident rates (SIR) and quality assurance engineering
Project Engineering (across Manufacturing sub groups) – standardization of work (SOPs), 5S, Lean engineering, factory master planning
Supervision and Team Leadership in areas such as: assembly, logistics, quality, press, fabrication & finish
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