Requisition ID: 66810 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 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

To ensure that the yield of the GNF line is in accordance with the required quality, cost and productivity

 

Your responsibilities will include

Total productivity of GNF (Global No Frost) line

Responsible for the delivery, LGT (Line Go Through), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap cost reduction, quality & productivity of GNF line

Analyze  and bridge gaps in production against capacity by identifying pain areas, preparing action plan and driving the change with CFT (Cross Functional Team)

Ensure overall yield of the CRF, cabinet foaming and pre-foaming  

Quality maintenance and safety

Keep a check on parameters like scrap cost and CAL (Customer Assurance Lab) A defects related to cabinet foaming

Monitor LGT related to CHU-In (Component Hookup Unit), OEE and A defects 

Monitor copper and center rail roll-former area

Networking

External:

1. Maintain healthy relations with contractors of casual labour 

2. Meeting up with suppliers of consumables, machines and tooling on monthly basis to understand any changes required and ensure streamlined production

3. Interact with direct consumer twice a year, gather field complaints & identify areas of improvements

WCM (Whirlpool Production System) implementation

Part of WCM pillar, work along with Pillar Lead.

Work along WCM route map to achieve WCM goals.

Financial Management

Carry out ISO, OHSAS audits on yearly basis

Carry out inventory audits for work in progress on quarterly basis

Plan budget for the monthly and half-yearly consumables

People Management

Engage and align the workforce to the productivity objectives and targets 

Monitor yield, OEE, scrap and LGT on the line on daily basis

Address and resolve IR (Industrial relations) and safety issues on the production line 

Environment, Health, Safety and Quality Issues

Inform the concerned authority and the reporting manager about any issues and concerns detected. 

Accountable for any complaints registered with self regarding the same, if any. 

Minimum requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

B.Tech/B.E. (in Mechanical/Production)

AGE

25-35 years

EXP.

6 years

Preferred skills and experiences

TECHNICAL

Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing

Experience in using Kaizan, 6 sigma and continuous improvement tools

Knowledge of Quality control tools

Preferred knowledge/experience with MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) study/ work study

Use problem solving tools like Opex

Coordination with CFTs

 

 

 

MANAGERIAL

Unleash talent – develop & inspire people to deliver extraordinary results & contribute to their full potential

One Whirlpool – breakdown barriers, team with others and  win together Thorough knowledge of all business functions

Knowledge of the processes of design & projects teams

Basic knowledge of HR and IR

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