Requisition ID: 73182
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 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. Additional
information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Industrial Engineering Manager to join our Whirlpool Cleveland Operations Organization This role will be located at our Cleveland, TN plant and is an onsite role.
This role will provide overall leadership in setting Engineering strategy and technical direction for Cleveland’s Industrial Engineering team. Responsible for providing support, guidance, and training to plant Industrial Engineering and Workplace Organization (WO) teams. Will interact with Finance, Production & Operations, Central Manufacturing Engineering (CME), New Product Introduction (NPI) groups, and the Whirlpool World Class Manufacturing (WCM) teams. Reports directly to the plant Senior Director and will lead a team of Industrial Engineers, IE Technicians, and WCM Technicians.
Relocation available for eligible candidates
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
- Develop plans and drive actions to improve labor efficiencies and eliminate non-value added activities.
- Lead production line rate increases and shift additions to reduce backorders.
- Drive World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies and champion the concept of ‘Zero’ to eliminate plant losses in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.
- This role functions as the site lead for World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
- Manage cost by monitoring and reducing controllable spend and overtime. Drive Kaizen projects that reduce losses in cost and improve efficiencies.
- Proactively seek and value all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone
- Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of your direct reports on skill-building and career development
- Build relationships with the broader manufacturing organization and with Human Resources, Legal, Demand Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics
- Proactively collaborate with peers in other Whirlpool manufacturing locations, global business teams, brand, channel/corporate technology, and finance organizations and leverage enterprise-wide expertise
- Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking/ideas
- Partner with product development teams to: ensure the right technology and processes to support new products and drive seamless product launches
- Participate in product line rationalization, simplification, core/non-core discussions
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing industrial engineering and process development
- Manager level leading salaried direct reports
- Bachelor’s degree in: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management
- Have used MODAPTS to determine required labor levels for current and future products.
- Experience in setting time standards and labor levels in Assembly and Backshop processes (Stamping, Cavity Fabrication, CNC Fabrication, and Finishing)
- Have conducted ergonomic studies and implemented solutions to reduce ergonomic risks
- Demonstrated ability to drive lean manufacturing initiatives (i.e., World Class Manufacturing).
- Experience as Workplace Organization (WO) pillar leader and/or WCM site lead
- Confidence and willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results, and sustain change
- Demonstrated ability to provide an engaging work environment
Proven record of attracting and developing talented people and effectively allocating and utilizing resources
Proplanner Manufacturing Data Management for the Product Lifecycle software (PLM-MDM)
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing industrial engineering and process development
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management
- Experience leading salaried direct reports at the manager level
- Experience using MODAPTS to determine labor levels
- Experience setting time standards and labor levels in assembly and backshop processes
- Experience conducting ergonomic studies and implementing risk-reduction solutions
- Demonstrated ability to drive lean manufacturing initiatives, including World Class Manufacturing
- Experience as a Workplace Organization pillar leader or WCM site lead
- Ability to implement new ideas, take calculated risks, drive results, and sustain change
- Ability to create an engaging work environment
- Record of attracting and developing talent and effectively allocating resources
- Experience with Proplanner Manufacturing Data Management for Product Lifecycle software
Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.
Whirlpool Corporation Insights
What We Do
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
