Qureos Mentor

Whirlpool Corporation

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 Requisition ID:
 
 68859
 
 
 
 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 Business Process team develops, implements and sustains cross-functional process improvement projects and business-wide improvement initiatives including training, mentoring, and consulting with Black Belts, Champions, and Green Belts. Identifies, suggests and implements best practices to facilitate best solutions and methods that will optimize processes in all areas of the business.
 
 
 
 This Role In Summary
 
 
 
 
 As a Lean Transformation Leader, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of Lean philosophy, methodology, and tools across the organization. This includes owning the Production System Standards, championing the Ideal Production System, enabling a structured approach to cost savings, and leading initiatives to transform manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFT) to deliver sustainable improvements and develop a pipeline of initiatives aligned with the company&rsquo;s long-term operational excellence goals.
 
 
 
 
 Your Responsibilities Will Include
 
 
 
 
 Operational Excellence &amp; Lean Leadership
 
 
 
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 Implement Lean principles including 5S, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, and Visual Management.
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 Lead and enforce the Ideal Production System across operations.
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 Facilitate and validate Kaizen events and Focused Improvement activities.
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 Conduct operational audits and follow-up on improvement actions.
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 Guide leadership at all levels on Lean best practices and cultural integration.
 
 
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 Cost Savings &amp; KPI Management
 
 
 
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 Identify, validate, and track cost-saving opportunities with cross-functional teams.
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 Ensure alignment of cost saving with finance and meet P4G (Productivity for Growth) targets.
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 Analyze cost vs. PP plan (Profit Plan) in collaboration with Finance.
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 Track and report Net and Gross P4G savings.
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 Develop a 3-year idea pipeline for continuous improvement initiatives.
 
 
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 Governance, Compliance &amp; Quality
 
 
 
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 Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health &amp; Safety), Quality, and Maintenance objectives.
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 Report any non-conformities and enforce compliance across the plant.
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 Champion a ZERO mindset culture across Safety, Quality, and Waste.
 
 
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 Training &amp; Capability Building
 
 
 
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 Coach production teams on Lean methodologies and tools.
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 Support HR in developing employee competence in Lean practices.
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 Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing.
 
 
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 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 Experience Required: Minimum 7 years Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
 
 
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 Proven Success In Implementing Lean Principles Such As
 
 
 
 
 
 5S, Kaizen, 7 QC Tools, SMED, VSM, Visual Management, and Lean Manufacturing
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience Working Directly With Production And Operations Teams.
 
 
 
 
 Expertise in identifying improvement opportunities through data and root cause analysis.
 
 
 
 
 Strong KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
 
 
 
 
 Leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable impact.
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Skills And Experiences
 
 
 
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 Lead implementation of Ideal Production methodology to achieve World-Class Manufacturing status.
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 Conduct training on World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools.
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 Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and workshops.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 
 
 Safety/Quality/Loss: ZERO Mindset
 
 
 Cost Efficiency: Gross &amp; Net P4G (%) vs Target
 
 
 Operational Excellence: Improvement in Plant Scorecard (Leading &amp; Lagging Indicators)
 
 
 Timely Reporting: Regional &amp; Divisional Reports
 
 
 Lean Deployment: Ideal Production System Implementation and Integration
 
 
 Functional Competencies
 
 
 Strong leadership in project and change management.
 
 
 Excellent communication and influencing skills.
 
 
 High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
 
 
 Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and process standards.
 
 
 Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
 
 
 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
 
 
 See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
 
 
 Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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Analyst, Business Process

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 Requisition ID:
 
 65986
 
 
 
 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 Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.
 
 
 
 This Role In Summary
 
 
 
 Responsible for procurement of Supply Chain
 
 
 
 Your Responsibilities Will Include
 
 
 
 Manage the procurement objectives for the supply chain category including warehousing, imports (ocean freight), and transportation.
 
 
 Manage end-to-end ocean freight process, Warehousing and transportation including vendor selection, route planning, and transportation cost management.
 
 
 Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other third-party logistics providers.
 
 
 Knowledge of handling of import/export shipments, including documentation, duty calculations, and customs clearance.
 
 
 Work closely with the internal stakeholders on meeting their requirement within the stipulated timelines
 
 
 Responsible for commercial negotiations, agreement, contract letters, job orders &amp; SAP generated PO's
 
 
 Be part of the core team to drive efficiency improvement initiatives including identifying areas for process optimization, streamlining workflows, leveraging technology and automation, and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations
 
 
 Monitor vendor performance and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal service levels.
 
 
 Key Deliverables
 
 
 Ensure cost effectiveness for the managed categories
 
 
 Analysis on spend and vendor data to identify cost saving opportunities
 
 
 Ensure timely execution and renewal of service contract and other compliance requirements
 
 
 Adherence to Indirect policy and SOA (Schedule of Authority).
 
 
 End to end responsibility of Supply chain purchase
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 B.Tech
 
 
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 MBA - Certification-
 
 
 CPP/ CSCP/CPSM
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 9-11 yrs of Indirect Procurement experience
 
 
 
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 Preferred skills and experiences
 
 
 
 Contracting &amp; Negotiations
 
 
 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 Good network and sound knowledge of Pan India warehouse, primary and secondary freight procurement
 
 
 Hands on experience of SAP MM module and Procure to Pay system
 
 
 Ability to manage complex data analysis
 
 
 
 BEHAVIOURAL
 
 
 
 Integrity
 
 
 Communication
 
 
 Leadership
 
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 Teamwork
 
 
 Spirit of Winning
 
 
 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
 
 
 See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
 
 
 At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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Manager, Procurement (Supply Chain - Ocean Freight)

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