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Maintenance Supervisor
WhirlpoolAmana, Iowa, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jan 2025
About the role
Requisition ID: 65828
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.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Analyst, Manufacturing Maintenance , Maintenance Supervisor opening to join our Operations organization in Amana, IA. Amana, Iowa is the North American location where Whirlpool's premium line refrigerators are built. This role is onsite.
Functional Overview Reporting to the Senor Manager Maintenance, the Maintenance Supervisor is a key leadership position that directs and is responsible for the assembly and production operation. This position ensures the safe, efficient production through customer focus and performance in a manner consistent with achievement of the plant vision and its goals and objectives. This position is a key decision maker and escalation point for maintenance issues or decisions across the assigned shift. You will collaborate with engineering resources and other support functions (operations, safety, materials, finance, etc) on short and long term improvements to production lines.
The Maintenance Supervisor, internally known as Maintenance Analyst, is a leader over a mixed team of maintenance personnel. This person is responsible for direction and management of this group to prevent unplanned downtime and increase the efficiency of our 2M Sq. Ft. manufacturing plant through our systematic WCM methodology. This role will work autonomously with little oversight and make prudent and informed decisions, often quickly and with limited information and to work a flexible schedule.
This is a full time 40 hour work shift on the weekends
Schedule:
Friday 9am -1pm
Saturday, Sunday and Monday 5am -5pm.
Your responsibilities will include
Minimum requirements
Preferred skills and experiences
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.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Analyst, Manufacturing Maintenance , Maintenance Supervisor opening to join our Operations organization in Amana, IA. Amana, Iowa is the North American location where Whirlpool's premium line refrigerators are built. This role is onsite.
Functional Overview Reporting to the Senor Manager Maintenance, the Maintenance Supervisor is a key leadership position that directs and is responsible for the assembly and production operation. This position ensures the safe, efficient production through customer focus and performance in a manner consistent with achievement of the plant vision and its goals and objectives. This position is a key decision maker and escalation point for maintenance issues or decisions across the assigned shift. You will collaborate with engineering resources and other support functions (operations, safety, materials, finance, etc) on short and long term improvements to production lines.
The Maintenance Supervisor, internally known as Maintenance Analyst, is a leader over a mixed team of maintenance personnel. This person is responsible for direction and management of this group to prevent unplanned downtime and increase the efficiency of our 2M Sq. Ft. manufacturing plant through our systematic WCM methodology. This role will work autonomously with little oversight and make prudent and informed decisions, often quickly and with limited information and to work a flexible schedule.
This is a full time 40 hour work shift on the weekends
Schedule:
Friday 9am -1pm
Saturday, Sunday and Monday 5am -5pm.
Your responsibilities will include
- Work with local site Safety department leadership to understand, implement, and audit safety programs. Ensure that all the department exceeds or meets the OSHA, state, federal &; local rules and regulations.
- Handle multiple internal and externally sponsored projects and daily activities, manage to and meet deadlines, and develop &; track plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals. .
- Develop strategies / action plans to move from breakdown maintenance to proactive maintenance for equipment to improve the efficiency and reliability of the equipment.
- Support the Operations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; and must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric.
- Develop and design innovative solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations leadership
- Facilitate technical and safety training, as well as help to develop professional development of departmental facilities associates
- Participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site, as well as the network when needed
- Develop capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning and perform cost analysis.
- Own and promote excellent housekeeping
- Candidates must have the ability to provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance, and provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination
- Maintain site morale and customer satisfaction by keeping the customer in mind and by keeping the interests of the company at heart
- Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time
- Has direct management responsibility in assigned areas including employee relations, team building, performance management and professional development
- Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool manufacturing standards and methods
Minimum requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years experience in manufacturing facilities and equipment (automation, electrical, mechanical) maintenance
Preferred skills and experiences
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