Tooling Supervisor- Findlay Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation’s Findlay plant is seeking an Analyst, Engineering to join onsite in Findlay, OH. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and engagement while coaching peers in World Class Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting for projects, and leading cross-functional lean initiatives to improve equipment availability and process efficiency at the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with maintenance planning and lean manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive availability of production equipment.
• Identify and implement productivity projects within maintenance and tooling.
• Coordinate cross functionally to ensure rules and regulations are followed.
• Implement lean initiatives related to Standardized Work, Quality, and 5S.
• Communicate and elevate pertinent issues across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

The Whirlpool Findlay Manufacturing organization is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Engineering. This role will be located onsite at our Findlay, OH manufacturing plant. In this position, you will:

• Drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Engagement throughout the entire plant
• Coach peers through the execution of World Class Manufacturing principles
• Develop short-term and long-term plans and programs to improve productivity and capacity and prepare the necessary budgets and justifications for these projects
• Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical, and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking and ideas

Your responsibilities will include

• Drive projects to ensure availability of production equipment
• Identify and implement productivity projects within the maintenance and tooling department
• Coordinate cross functionally to ensure internal and external rules and regulations are followed
• Implement lean initiatives related to Standardized Work, Quality, and 5S
• Communicate and elevate pertinent issues across numerous shifts
• Develop and implement capital spending plans based on pertinent risk to the business.
• Facilitate both internal and external projects on top of daily activities to meet project deadlines
• Manage external contractors as needed for breakdown repairs and project work
• Close collaboration with the Maintenance Manager on transitioning from breakdown maintenance to proactive maintenance for equipment throughout the plant
• Facilitate departmental training
• Perform additional duties and assignments that may be required by management from time to time
• Flexibility to change shifts or departments as required to meet the operational needs

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree In Engineering Field
• 1+ years of Leadership experience in manufacturing

Preferred skills and experiences

• SAP experience (Plant Maintenance Module)
• WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Experience (EWO, SMP, KPI, MTTR, MTBF)
• Effective Management Of Priorities, Expectations, and Accountability
• Capital Project Management
• OPEX Black Belt Certification

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.

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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.