Senior Analyst, EH&S- Environmental Lead

Requisition ID: 72668  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 team you will be a part of 
 The EH&S team designs, develops, implements and oversees the organization's environmental health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations. This role in summary 
 As the EHS Sr Analyst, you will lead and ensure the achievement of environmental objectives through the implementation of and compliance with Whirlpool protocols, legal requirements, management system standards, WCM methodology, and preventive activities. Reporting to the EHS Manager within the EHS department, you are responsible for understanding, complying with, and enforcing the Global EHS and Quality Policies, including the authority to report unsafe conditions and drive the plant’s quality objectives. You will lead the implementation, certification, and continuous improvement of the Whirlpool We Care Management system and possess explicit authority to halt any process posing a critical risk to employee integrity or the environment. Your responsibilities will include 
 KPI Monitoring & Environmental Targets: Monitor and measure departmental KPIs, ensuring all environmental objectives and targets are consistently met. WCM Environmental Pillar Leadership: Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Pillar according to WCM methodology, ensuring full alignment with its specific indicators and standards. Audit & Management System Leadership: Lead internal and external audits for the Management System; ensure the timely closure of all findings identified during audits, inspections, and walk-throughs. Corrective & Preventive Action Management: Ensure all assigned corrective and preventive actions are closed on time and in due form, exercising the authority to drive their implementation and completion. Protocol Implementation: Implement and manage environmental protocols in accordance with the broader corporate strategy, demanding full adherence to Management System standards and Whirlpool corporate protocols. Training & Education: Ensure comprehensive environmental training for all employees and contractors. Budget & Project Management:  Manage and oversee the departmental budget for all environmental activities and projects. Compliance in Plant Changes: Ensure that all plant changes and new projects are implemented in compliance with Whirlpool standards. Stop-Work Authority: Utilize explicit authority to halt or suspend any activity that poses a risk to employee health and integrity or may result in a significant environmental impact. Minimum requirements 
 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science Experience: Minimum 5 years of Environmental roles experience. Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of environmental laws and regulations (local, state, and federal) and comprehensive knowledge of EPA requirements and environmental standards. Core Skills: Strategic Planning, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making. Interpersonal Skills:  Excellent Teamwork, Effective Communication, Proactivity, Leadership, and People Management skills. Preferred skills and experiences 
 Experience hosting and managing inspections/visits from government