Continuous Improvement Maintenance Technician

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Racine, WI seeks a World Class Manufacturing PM/AM Pillar Specialist to support PM/AM pillar deployment, KPI tracking, and problem-solving tools to drive a zero-breakdown culture.

You will train team members, develop documentation, and lead action items while working with maintenance, AST, and production techs to strengthen WCM methods and standard maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good project management skills for handling multiple actions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work cross over shifts. (Shift can be flexible)

Responsibilities

• Assist with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities, including training and support for PM/AM pillar requirements.
• Implement actions guided by the Pillar Leader to achieve strategic goals.
• Establish and lead recurring meetings.
• Follow up with PM/AM team members on open actions; identify gaps and support closure.
• Lead training to support improvement activities on different WCM methods.
• Support PM/AM Pillar KPI's, Kaizens and action plans.
• Update, track, and maintain the PM/AM Pillar KPIs.
• Develop a working knowledge of CMMS (FIIX) for data collection and reporting.
• Follow up on breakdowns to ensure Emergency Work Orders (EWOs) are triggered and root cause analysis.
• Lead and support Kaizens and documentation of SMPs, OPLs, and other AM/PM pillar tools.
• Support other pillar leads concerning the PM/AM pillar.
• Complete all required paperwork and comply with safety rules.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards; clean/restock area at end of shift.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

CMMS (FIIX)

Job description

About Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool 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

The WCM PM/AM Pillar Specialist will play a major role in the deployment of the World Class Manufacturing within the Racine Manufacturing Facility. This position will support the implementation of PM Pillar methodology KPI's and problem solving tools usage to drive a zero breakdown culture. Duties will include training and coaching team members, document development, implementation of maintenance theory, audit support, leading, and gap closure action items.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assist with all World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities, including training and support for PM/AM pillar requirements
• Implement actions guided by the Pillar Leader to achieve strategic goals
• Establish and lead recurring meetings
• Follow up with PM/AM team members on open actions Identify gaps in the PM/AM pillar plan and support actions for closure
• Lead training to support improvement activities on different WCM methods
• Support PM/AM Pillar KPI's, Kaizens and action plans
• Update, track, and maintain the PM/AM Pillar KPIs
• Become proficient at use of the WCM tools with the AST, Production Techs and Maintenance team
• Develop a working knowledge of CMMS for data collection and reporting (FIIX), tracking PM/AM tags and tag closure rate.
• Follow up on breakdowns to ensure Emergency Work Orders (EWOs) are triggered and complete root cause analysis techniques with the PM/AM team to determine a single point root cause
• Lead, and support Kaizens on behalf of the PM/AM team Work with Technicians/Maintenance to assist with the development and documentation of Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs), One Point Lessons (OPLs), and other AM/PM pillar tools.
• Support other pillar leads concerning the PM/AM pillar
• Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc. Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good project management skills for handling multiple acti
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Availability to work cross over shifts. (Shift can be flexible)

Preferred skills and experiences

• Post Secondary education in a related field
• Machine/ Mechanical knowledge and background

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.