Requisition ID: 69982
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As 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 , KitchenAid , JennAir, Maytag , Amana, Brastemp , Consul , and InSinkErator . 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 WhirlpoolCorp.com .
This role in summary
Responsible for auditing the Master Production Schedule (Heijunka Board) to ensure material is available to support the build and pack schedule. Verify existing Kanban's for compliance with existing parameters. Communicate with Manufacturing and Planning as necessary to recommend schedule adjustments for finished goods, subassemblies, and/or component parts to avoid disruptions resulting in downtime.
Your responsibilities will include
Review availability of internal materials to help ensure feasibility of Heijunka Board schedule. Identify potential material related shortages and work with Planning and/or Manufacturing to resolve and/or adjust schedule
Communicate with Planning and/or Manufacturing to adjust and address material shortages proactively
Review purchased part and subassembly Kanban health and make recommendations to adjust parameters and/or expedite replenishment and advise Planning and/or Manufacturing on changes needed
Request production schedules as needed where required to help drive availability of sub-assemblies
Assist in managing inventory during phase-in/phase-out transitions to minimize operational disruptions
Perform cycle counting to resolve material related inventory discrepancies as needed
Assist in resolving purchase order receipt delays by coordinating with Receiving and Material Planning
Identifies root cause in material workflows, develops and implements cause counter measures
Aptitude to learn Oracle basic inventory transactions to aid in analysis
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Mgt., Supply Chain, or related field, or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment with concentration on material flow, production assembly, and/or raw material warehousing and deployment
Working knowledge and understanding of BOM structure
Basic knowledge of Supply Chain Planning concepts and application.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel and Outlook).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization.
Lifting of 30 pounds overhead occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Lean concepts such as Pull Planning, Kanban, and Heijunka a plus
Why should you apply?
Up to 80+ hours of paid training
Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately
We offer manufacturing careers
Tuition reimbursement
Growth opportunities
Perfect Attendance Bonus
Appliance Discounts
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers ( . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook ( , Twitter ( , LinkedIn ( , Instagram ( and YouTube ( .
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.
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