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Whirlpool Corporation Production Tech Program Leader (InSinkErator) in Racine, Wisconsin
Requisition ID: 64047
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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.
This role in summary
The Production Tech (Pro Tech) Program Leader will develop, lead, and continuously improve a program to train and support Pro Tech activity across all shifts. This position must become capable of conducting all Pro Tech job assignments and facilitating or coordinating training about those requirements. Training requirements to include safety, technical, 5S, autonomous maintenance, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies.
This position will also function as Insinkerator’s WCM Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Specialist and with support from manufacturing engineers and subject matter experts, this role will help define AM responsibilities.
The Pro Tech Program Leader will have dotted-line responsibility for Pro Techs while the Production Supervisors maintain direct oversight.
Although this is primarily a 1st shift position, this person will be required to work split shifts to support off shifts. (i.e. 5 am - 1 pm twice a week, 9 am - 5 pm twice a week, one day 7 am-3 pm)
As a part of the Continuous Improvement (C.I.) department, this role will support various C.I. initiatives as secondary responsibilities.
Your responsibilities will include
Partner with operations leadership to develop and continuously improve the Pro Tech training and support program
Learns all HMI and machine fault clearance actions within approved scope
Trains Pro Techs into complete job effectiveness
Validates training effectiveness and tracks training progress
Maintains and processes training records in ETQ
Conducts group and one on one training
Interfaces with supervisors, manufacturing engineers, technical support groups and the WCM team to foster alignment and the standardization of Pro Tech responsibilities
Continuous learning to improve the groups efficiency and potential for increased scope
Collaborates with supervisors on personnel performance opportunities
Establish documentation such as, training material and work instructions
Understand WCM AM responsibilities and train others in AM pillar methodology
Support AM pillar progress and present during WCM audits as requested
Support improvement projects as assigned
Minimum requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience training
Must pass the Production Tech interview test
Must acquire and maintain LOTO authorization after hire
Must acquire and maintain Training Within Industry (TWI) certification after hire
Preferred skills and experiences
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have a average computer competency, Google Workspace preferred
Strong leadership ability, with the ability to influence others
Understanding of Leader Standard Work a plus
Post high school technical training in the following areas is a plus: electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization
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