Trainer

Requisition ID: 73502

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 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

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The MTA Trainer plays a critical role in setting standards for operational excellence, safety, and quality across the manufacturing facility. Serving as a bridge between foundational instruction and shop-floor execution, the MTA Trainer is responsible for delivering structured, hands-on training to new hires and existing operators. This role requires active floor engagement, rigorous adherence to standardized processes, structured problem-solving, and continuous mentorship to build high-performing production teams.

Your responsibilities will include

• Maintain full presence and direct engagement on the floor during all training sessions.

• Eliminate personal distractions (e.g., non-essential mobile phone usage) to ensure 100% focus on trainee safety, technique, and form.

• Actively observe trainees during operation to detect improper habits, ergonomic risks, or procedural variations immediately.

• Reinforce that operator learning and development is a top plant priority through direct feedback and regular presence.

• Utilize The Way To Teach People (TWTTP) framework and forms to evaluate operator understanding across competence, management support, precaution/attention, and attitude.

• Ensure strict compliance with visual Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)—utilizing guides that are heavily image-driven (≥80% visual format)—and verify comprehension using One Point Lessons (OPLs).

• Leverage modern skill-building tools including the Manufacturing Training System (MTS) for simulated technique practice and the 2-Video Method (side-by-side comparison of correct vs. incorrect form).

• Coach operators to recognize and self-correct unsafe behaviors, driving a plant culture centered on zero safety incidents.

• Investigate human error and operational defects by focusing on underlying "why" factors rather than surface symptoms.

• Apply standard problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why's analysis and 5W + 1H (What, When, Where, Who, Why, How), to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures.

• Support Team Leaders and Safety teams in completing post-incident TWTTP reviews.

• Guide operators through the 5 Levels of Operator Classification, creating tailored development plans to facilitate skill advancement.

• Encourage operator involvement in plant Kaizen initiatives by teaching team members to spot defects, irregularities, or non-value-added steps and submit irregularity Tags.

• Maintain line Visual Management tools (activity boards), ensuring metrics and training tracking tools are transparent, updated, and clear.

Minimum requirements

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must have a high school diploma or a GED

• 6 months manufacturing experience

• Ability to stand and walk continuously for an entire shift (8-12 hours). Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry materials up to 40 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Demonstrated mastery of On-the-Job Training (OJT) methods and visual standardization.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deliver direct, constructive feedback.

• Working knowledge of basic problem-solving tools (5 Why's, 5W+1H).

• Ability to read, interpret, and teach visual SOPs and OPLs. Passion for mentoring team members, maintaining visual management systems, and driving continuous improvement across production lines.

Why should you apply?

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training

• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and other benefits available immediately

• Quarterly bonus opportunities!

• Tuition reimbursement

• Apprenticeship Program(s)

• Career growth opportunities and development

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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.