Sr Manager, Engineering

Requisition ID: 70924

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only 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 team you will be a part of

Central Industrial Engineering Team in Latin America Region.This team is responsible for early integration with product development teams, accelerate total cost reduction programs, lead strategic supply chain projects and coordinate cross-functional capability development initiatives.

This Role In Summary

This position is responsible for defining the long-term industrial routemap for the Latin America Region (LAR) organization. This role bridges the gap between tactical industrial engineering execution and corporate strategy, leading the Upfront Planning Process in ISC (Integrated Supply Chain) organization, and designing the future-state to ensure scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop Integrated Strategic Routemap: Create and maintain a strategy aligned with global and regional business objectives, connected with product, marketing, factories and technology routemaps.
• Lead the Planning Process in ISC Structure, through strong connections with all Industrial Engineering Teams in the factories and other functional areas.
• Deliver a E2E strategic drivers pool for Latin America Region, including long-term Manufacturing Footprint.
• Lead the evaluation, justification, and deployment of large-scale capital projects. This includes ROI analysis, vendor selection, and implementation oversight for new technologies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary liaison among Factory Operations, Marketing, Product Engineering, Factory Industrial Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain and other areas to ensure integrated planning and execution.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of Industrial Engineers, fostering technical growth and strategic thinking.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, with at least 4 years in leadership of technical and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with logical and structured thinking.
• Executive presence: ability to present complex technical data to C-level executives in a clear and persuasive way.
• Change management: proven ability to lead organizations through large-scale product, process or technological transformations.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Proven Business Case elaboration and management skills, including P&L impact, NPV and IRR calculations.
• Advanced IE Principles: Expert knowledge of WCM EEM & EPM Pillars, facility design, work measurement, modeling & simulation, ergonomics and systems integration.
• Fluent in English language.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Knowledge and experience in statistical tools.
• Data Literacy: ability to leverage big data and analytics to drive decision making.
• WCM (all pillars) knowledge and experience.
• Ability to lead and develop teams to solve complex and strategic problems in industrial facilities.
• Experience in application of Agile Methodologies.
• Global Mindset: Experience managing projects across different geographies and cultural contexts.
  
  

What We Offer

_Executive discount on products through Compra Certa;

_Wellhub;

_Employee Support Program, providing 24-hour assistance with legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;

_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;

_Annual Executive Check-Up covered by the health plan, with no copayment;

_Transportation voucher or free on-site parking;

_Food voucher;

_Meal on-site;

_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.

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