Pipeline Scheduler jobs in Racine, WI

Requisition ID : 62892

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE : WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit 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.

This role in summary

expediting the procurement of critical tooling and die-repair components, by planning,

organizing, and scheduling department work orders, and by coordinating the department

workload to ensure maximal resource utilization and equipment uptime. The Tool Room

Scheduler-Expediter will also maintain preventative maintenance schedules for Tool Room

equipment and utilize applicable asset management programs for tooling and machinery.

Your responsibilities will include

Escalate potential safety concerns with work scheduled for the Tool Room and assist in safety initiatives.

Evaluate tooling parts requirements for completion of Tool Room activities and coordinate procurement requests of required parts.

Coordinate with Tool Room leads, Press Room, production supervisors, engineers, and other stakeholders, as necessary, to determine priority work orders.

Track and update work orders / materials from start through completion.

Expedite tool & die repair components to minimize downtime of critical plant tooling.

Communicate priority tooling, fabrication, or preventative maintenance needs to supervisor / leads daily, summarizing jobs to be performed.

Schedule outside tool shops, upon request of Tool Room supervision, to complete or expedite Tool Room work orders.

Provide Tool Room lead persons with tool & die maintenance and repair schedules.

Maintain electronic and / or paper database files about facility tooling, work history, and tooling spare parts inventories.

Maintain Tool Room equipment procurement files for parts, supplies, and services.

Manage tooling inventory to support existing and new dies / tooling.

Organize the tooling inventory, purging obsolete tooling, as needed.

Investigate current processes for maintenance and inventory management, making recommendations for optimization or the adoption of new methods, as appropriate.

Perform additional assignments as directed by the Tool Room supervisor.

Minimum requirements

Associate’s Degree in a manufacturing / technology field and one (1) year of tool room or

machine shop experience is preferred, but will consider manufacturing experience;

OR a high school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education equivalent to one year (1)

of a technical discipline, and three (3) years of tool room or machine shop experience

preferred, but will consider manufacturing experience;

OR a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of tool room or machine shop

experience preferred, but will consider manufacturing experience.

Preferred skills and experiences

Computer literacy in spreadsheets and databases required

Ability to comprehend blueprints and bills of materials, as demonstrated by successful

completion of Fundamentals of Blueprint and Shop Safety (Gateway Technical

College) or equivalent

Familiarity with tooling and tool room equipment. Knowledge of tooling materials,

stamping dies, stamping presses, jigs, and fixtures is a plus.

Ability to use or learn computerized tooling maintenance management systems.

Experience with CAD is a plus.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad cross-section of

manufacturing personnel, toolmakers, technicians, vendors, and departments.

Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.

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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.

Last updated : 2024-05-08