Operations Manager

Whirlpool Corporation; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance manufacturer is seeking an Operations Manager for its Clyde Operations. The role involves strategic decision-making, leading operational excellence initiatives, and ensuring the safety, quality, and productivity of the department. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and over five years of manufacturing experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development and diversity.

Benefits

Always On Flexibility

Two-Week Work from Anywhere

Sabbatical after five years

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Experience in operational excellence initiatives.
• Core understanding of business metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through effective leadership.
• Lead Operational Strategic Initiatives at Clyde Operations.
• Provide direction to the team to focus on KPIs.

Skills

Lean principles and philosophies

World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experience

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PC applications related to responsibilities

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Manager (70087)

Requisition ID70087-Posted -Clyde Manufacturing

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.

The team you will be a part of

The Operations/Production team plans, directs and monitors all production activities within an assigned area or unit to maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications, schedules and quality standards. Liaise with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.

This role in summary

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Manager, Operations & Production to join our Clyde Operation located in Clyde, OH. This position will provide leadership in strategic decision making as well as manage operational excellence for our specialty products including front load and commercial washers. This role requires leadership of an operations function utilizing world‑class manufacturing methodology to deliver key business metrics. This position is responsible for managing processes and people to meet metrics, inclusive of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Your responsibilities will include

• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of the department and Operations through effective leadership
• Lead the development and execution of Operational Strategic Initiatives at Clyde Operations including operationalizing and leading WCM and providing strategic vision within the Factory Master Plan.
• Provide direction to the team to focus and deliver KPIs.
• Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors.
• Proactively seek and value all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone.
• Actively coach and provide feedback to peers, subordinates, and others as appropriate, developing future talent.
• Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of the direct reports on skill‑building and career development.
• Drive and lead continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through Lean/innovative thinking/ideas plant wide.
• Be a proactive leader of lean manufacturing and WCM methodologies in business processes and lead the organization in the enterprise‑wide lean implementation.
• Manage all financial aspects of the business.
• 5+ manufacturing or related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred skills and experiences

• World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Pillars
• Lean principles and philosophies
• Core understanding of business metrics measuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Experience driving Operational Excellence initiatives
• Continuous Improvement (CI) operations within established quality systems
• PC and mainframe applications related to responsibilities
• Willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results and sustain change
• Coach, mentor, lead and inspire an engaging work environment
• Champion for challenging existing practices and driving innovative solutions
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict resolution
• Manage priorities and accountabilities
• Attract and develop talented people as well as effectively allocating and utilizing resources

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.

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.