Manufacturing Operations LDP - Full Time

Requisition ID: 72387  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 .    The Full Time Program - July 2027 Start Date 
 Our full time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP): Operations Track provides an experience with award-winning manufacturing operations at production plants that have made Whirlpool Corporation a global leader in manufacturing home appliances. Our expansive factories are vertically integrated, and include final product assembly in addition to supporting operations such as press, fabrication, plastics, paint, and logistics.   Accelerate your career with our Operations Track: a 3-year program of three 12-month rotations. You will master our World Class Manufacturing methodology , deliver impact across the organization, and gain experience in:  Plant Operations teams: Drive productivity and standardized work in roles such as Process Engineering, Materials, Quality, and Industrial Engineering. Supervisory/Team Leadership: Develop your leadership capabilities as a front-line supervisor of a large production area, delivering on safety, quality, and cost targets. Central Engineering teams: Support process and product transformation initiatives across our manufacturing plant footprint. Your day-to-day 
 Project assignments and rotations within the program will be in areas such as: Assembly Operations – process/lean engineering, supervision, model line/new model launches Logistics – materials planning, delivery, and Lean Quality – Service incident rates (SIR) and quality assurance engineering Project Engineering (across Manufacturing subgroups) – standardization of work (SOPs), 5S, Lean engineering, factory master planning   Supervision and Team Leadership in areas such as: assembly, logistics, quality, press, fabrication & finish What We Offer 
 Program Benefits & Development  Intentional Mentorship: Partner with a senior manufacturing leader for strategic career guidance and advocacy throughout your journey. Senior Leadership Exposure: Present directly to leadership each rotation to champion your initiatives and build your network from day one. Structured Support System: Navigate transitions seamlessly with a dedicated network of peer buddies, program managers, and team leaders. Continuous Improvement: Gain hands-on training in industry-standard methodologies to drive operational excellence. Leadership Curriculum: Accelerate your business acumen and strategic thinking while taking on active leadership roles within your peer group.   Career Advancement: Opportunity for promotion upon successful program completion.     Total Rewards & Benefits  Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401(k) match, paid time off, insurance plan, fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, fertility and adoption support, parental (maternity and paternity) leave, education support, and free financial coaching.    Program Location 
 Manufacturing Leadership Development Program participants will rotate through two manufacturing plant locations during the 3 years of the program. Our North American plant locations are in Ohio, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts.     Learn more about our Manufacturing locations