Manager Operations/Production

Requisition ID: 67405

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 Production line is in accordance with the required safety, quality, cost , morale and productivity

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Total productivity of the line

Responsible for the delivery, LGT (Line Go Through), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap cost reduction, quality & productivity of Production 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 Door Foaming, 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 and Door foaming

Monitor LGT related to Foaming, OEE and A defects

Monitor safety and quality QCO requirements

Networking

External

• Maintain healthy relations with contractors of casual labour
• Meeting up with suppliers of consumables, machines and tooling on monthly basis to understand any changes required and ensure streamlined production
• Interact with direct consumer twice a year, gather field complaints & identify areas of improvements
  
  

Financial Management

Carry out ISO, OHSAS,WCM 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

WCM

Manages the performance to team and identifies their training and development needs

Guides and motivates team

Maintain and manage critical spares

Maintain an online checklist for WCM adherence

Hands on knowledge of plant AM

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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

AGE

30 to 35

EXP.

9-15 years

Preferred Skills And Experiences

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing
• Experience in using Kaizen, 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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