Greenville Factory Distribution Center Warehousing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

This role in summary

The Greenville Factory Distribution Center receives and ships small domestic appliances for the KitchenAid brand. As a Senior Analyst / Warehousing Supervisor on the 2nd Shift, you will own the entire operational flow through the building for your shift, supervising, coordinating, and overseeing day-to-day logistics operations while developing future-state strategies through lean principles and technology.

Your responsibilities will include

• Own the entire operational flow through the building during 2nd shift. Establish work schedules, assign duties, and coordinate activities to ensure optimal logistics performance.
• Oversee execution and control of area Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) performance versus established goals.
• Work with manufacturing divisions, trade partners, and internal teams to manage distribution center functions, finished goods inventory deployment, and operational flow. Maximize operational efficiency and keep production running smoothly to satisfy customer needs while lowering costs.
• Document and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices. Lead root-cause investigations for compliance or process misses.
• Own/manage supply ordering and PO creation, and produce required operational reports.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to grow individual and organizational competency.
• Conduct performance evaluations, handle employee counseling, and manage corrective/disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner.
• Promote positive employee relations, cultivate team spirit, and drive cooperation across shifts and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by championing Lean tools and methodologies daily.
• Use data, logic, and problem-solving tools to identify, prioritize, and resolve operational issues proactively.
• Support campus projects and lead project implementations to support continuous improvement and future-state development.
• Maintain strict standards of health, safety, and security in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool operating standards and the Whirlpool Leadership Model.
• Must be flexible to move across shifts if needed.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role within Manufacturing or Supply Chain

Preferred skills and experiences

• Proficient with key computer programs such as Google, SAP and timekeeping.
• Strong people leadership/supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with diversity of ideas, opinions, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives needed to foster a competitive global business environment.
• Ability to resolve conflict in a respectful, confidential manner.
• Flexibility and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivation to identify, analyze and work to find solutions to day-to-day issues.
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to create, adhere, and accountability to uphold production processes.

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.