Requisition ID: 61214 

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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 WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of WCM methodologies across all designated sites within the Latin America Region (Joinville, Rio Claro, Manaus, and Pilar-AR). This role requires preparing and guiding Pillar leaders to adopt logical, analytical, and creative approaches in driving WCM initiatives tailored to the specific needs of each site. The WCM Coordinator will provide technical leadership across multiple Pillars and serve as a role model in leadership, respect, inclusion/diversity, integrity, and the One Whirlpool philosophy.

Your responsibilities will include WCM Implementation:Lead and coordinate the implementation of WCM practices across all sites in the region.Develop and execute site-specific route maps for WCM activities.Pillar Leadership:Provide technical leadership in all WCM Pillars including SAFETY, COST DEPLOYMENT, FOCUSED IMPROVEMENT, AUTONOMOUS MAINTENANCE, WORKPLACE ORGANIZATION, PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE, QUALITY CONTROL, LOGISTICS & CONSUMER SERVICE, EARLY EQUIPMENT/PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, and ENERGY.Prepare and mentor Pillar leaders to be logical, analytical, and creative in their approach.Leadership and Culture:Exemplify leadership, respect, inclusion/diversity, integrity, and the One Whirlpool philosophy.Engage and motivate blue and white-collar employees to embrace WCM principles and practices.Strategic Goals:Drive the organization's strategic goals of achieving Zero Accidents, Zero Defects, and Zero Waste through effective WCM implementation.Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.Training and Development:Conduct training sessions and workshops to build WCM capabilities within the organization.Support the professional development of team members in WCM methodologies.Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering.Proven experience in implementing WCM or similar continuous improvement methodologies.Strong leadership and team-building skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Fluency in EnglishPreferred skills and experiences Knowledge of Spanish desired.What we offer One day of Home Office per week; Short Friday every Friday; Discount on products through Compra Certa;Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more)Access to the Company Recreation Club available for affiliated employees and guests;Gympass;Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees;Benefits such as consigned or social loans, health and dental plans, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market;Services available on-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room;Transportation voucher or free parking at the company;Meals on-site;Food voucher;Two weeks of remote work from anywhere; After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;Extended maternity/paternity leave.Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/Additional information

This position is located at Rio Claro, about 02 hours away from São Paulo in an important industrial center of the state. At this plant is located the production of Washing-Machines, Stoves, Ovens and Cooktops, also located here is the Dish and Washing Machines Technology Center and the Finished Products Distribution Center.

This position may require travel to various sites within the Latin America Region.The role involves working in both office and industrial environments

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