About this role
Requisition ID: 73095
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 .
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Production Supervisor - Findlay 2nd Shift. This role will be onsite at our Findlay Manufacturing facility.
This is a 2nd Shift role, working M-F 3pm to 11pm. The 2nd Shift Operations includes Backshop and Support Department of around 150 employees on average. The Superintendent supports & directs the shift in achieving the safety, quality, delivery, cost, & people metrics as well as guiding the leaders through production issues and crisis mitigation following the strategy & direction of the department manager.
This position reports to the Support Manager. In this position you will have the opportunity to coordinate and monitor activities of manufacturing personnel (hourly) and some salaried leadership (as required). In addition to meeting operational performance of the support department, you will support in clear communication of problems / issues between assembly operations, materials, maintenance and scheduling departments for continued operations of all assembly operations within 2nd shift Findlay Operations. For this role, you must have a proven track record of supervisory experience and demonstrate good leadership, communication and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
Your responsibilities will include
- Deliver daily production targets (Safety, OEE, CAL, Scrap, HPU and Productivity targets) for the 2nd shift operations
- Drive improvements in the department using World Class Manufacturing methods and tools. Communicate, involve and collaborate with all stakeholders while driving improvement activities
- Proactively deliver year over year conversion cost savings by improving productivity, reducing scrap, and operating expenses through the expansion of workplace organization across the assembly lines
- Foster building a culture of teamwork, integrity, and excellence throughout all levels of the organization in line with the whirlpool leadership model
- Set business performance and personal development goals for trainee supervisors and front line leaders. Support or facilitate quarterly performance reviews as needed
Minimum requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience supervising or leading a team in a manufacturing environment
Preferred skills and experiences
- Bachelor's Degree
- Familiarity with whirlpool policies and employee relations procedures
- Proven track record of success in fast-paced manufacturing environment (assembly operations)
- People leadership (assembly line leadership) and project management (leading Kaizens / line rate change or flexible manufacturing) experience
- Proficient with computer skills including Google workspace suite
- Continuous improvement or Workplace organization or Focussed improvement pillar experience
What we offer
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).
Additional information
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.