Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP): Operations Track Full Time, July 2026

Job description

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

As the last-remaining 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

**The Full Time Program - July 2026 Start Date**

Manufacturing is at the heart of what we do at Whirlpool Corporation.

Our full time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) provides an experience with award-winning manufacturing operations at production plants that have made Whirlpool Corporation a global leader in manufacturing home appliances.

Our expansive factories are vertically integrated, and include final product assembly in addition to supporting operations such as press, fabrication, plastics, paint, and logistics.

Designed to accelerate manufacturing talent, this 3-year Operations Track program features three 12-month rotations with diverse and challenging assignments.

Participants will deliver excellence across our manufacturing organization while mastering our World Class Manufacturing methodology.

These intentionally designed rotations provide individuals opportunities to experience the following aspects of manufacturing:

+ Plant Operations teams: drive productivity and standardized work in roles such as Process Engineering, Materials, Quality, and Industrial Engineering
+ Supervisory/Team Leadership: develop your leadership capabilities as a front line supervisor of a large production area, delivering on safety, quality, and cost targets
+ Central Engineering teams: support process and product transformation initiatives across our manufacturing plant footprint

**What we offer**

Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401k match, paid time off, insurance plan, fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, fertility and adoption support, parental (maternity and paternity) leave, education support, and free financial coaching.

In the Manufacturing Leadership Development Program: Operations track, we will accelerate your career path by offering you:

+ Diverse, cross-functional set of developmental experiences
+ Mentorship and sponsorship from senior manufacturing leadership
+ Structured development curriculum focused on leadership and technical skill building
+ Exposure and visibility to company leadership
+ Opportunities to take on leadership roles within your peer group and your team
+ The opportunity for promotion upon completion of the program

Get to know more about our early career programs at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-students/

**Program location**

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program participants will rotate through two manufacturing plant locations during the 3 years of the program.

Our North American plant locations are in **Ohio, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts.**

These sites produce a full line of appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, dishwashers, and KitchenAid portables.

Reliable transportation is required for travel to work daily as public transportation is not available.

Learn more about our Manufacturing locations and the communities where we live & work here !

**Your day-to-day**

Project assignments and rotations within the program will be in areas such as:

+ Assembly Operations – process/lean engineering, supervision, model line/new model launches
+ Logistics – materials planning, delivery, and Lean
+ Quality – Service incident rates (SIR) and quality assurance engineering
+ Project Engineering (across Manufacturing sub groups) – standardization of work (SOPs), 5S, Lean engineering, factory master planning
+ Supervision and Team Leadership in areas such as: assembly, logistics, quality, press, fabrication & finish

**Minimum requirements**

+ Completion of Bachelor's degree by May 2026 with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
+ Major in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical or Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations/Operations Management or Related Area
+ Must have indefinite US work authorization.

Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program.

For this position, Whirlpool Corporation will not sponsor visas for candidates.
+ Must have access to reliable transportation and be geographically mobile

_All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be asked to complete our online behavioral assessment as a next step in the recruitment process._

**Preferred skills and experiences**

+ Proven decision-making skills and ability to solve business problems through innovation and creativity
+ Demonstrated ability to lead and work with teams to drive and achieve extraordinary results
+ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
+ Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
+ Previous internship or co-op experience working in a similar environment or company of similar size/scope to Whirlpool Corporation; within a manufacturing environment, a plus

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) .

Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

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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