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As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen\nand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving\nneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, includingWhirlpool,KitchenAid,\nJennAir, Maytag,Amana,Brastemp,Consul, andInSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported\napproximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -\n41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional\ninformation about the company can be found atWhirlpoolCorp.com.\nThis role in summary\nThe EHS Safety & Operational Training Specialist is an integrated, hands-on role responsible for championing site-wide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance while leading frontline employee training and onboarding. This position bridges safety program management with operational execution, utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies (e.g., 4P Method, TWI) and Lean principles to build a safe, compliant, and highly skilled workforce. Acting as a key point of contact for safety regulations, emergency response, and operator development, this role combines active field auditing, technical EHS support, trainer coaching, and continuous improvement driving.\nYour responsibilities will include\nSafety Compliance & Program Management: Develop, revise, and maintain EHS safety programs, SOPs, and work instructions. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal standards, maintaining meticulous records and preparing regulatory reports.\n\nTraining Leadership & Onboarding: Lead and execute site-wide onboarding and technical training plans through Level 4 certification. Direct trainee activities, evaluate and certify trainers, and coordinate onboarding with leadership, temporary hiring partners, and safety teams.\n\nTechnical EHS Support & Field Audits: Conduct site safety audits, hazard surveys, and ergonomic risk assessments. Direct hazardous waste/chemical management, industrial hygiene, fire protection programs, and health screenings (audiometric testing, respirator fit-testing).\n\nStandardization & PIT Certification: Audit safe work practices and PPE usage. Develop standard work documents, train new drivers on practical PIT operations, and conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification and refresher testing.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Coaching: Analyze incident root causes, track performance gaps, and execute corrective action plans. Act as a lead coach on WCM and Lean tools, supporting Safety Pillar activities, Kaizen events, and peer-to-peer operator development.\n\nEmergency Response & Training Facilitation: Lead emergency response actions and address employee EHS concerns directly. Deliver shift orientations, safety modules, and Train-the-Trainer sessions for both small and large groups.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nMobility & Stamina: Ability to stand and walk continuously across industrial floors, concrete, or uneven terrain for extended periods (10+ hours per day).\n\nAgility: Frequent climbing (ladders, catwalks), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling to inspect machinery and support technical floor operations.\n\nLifting: Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs unassisted (e.g., spill kits, safety/training gear) and occasionally up to 50 lbs with assistance.\n\nSensory & Situational Awareness: Visual acuity to read fine print and detect equipment wear; ability to distinguish colors, detect odors, and hear moving machinery/alarms.\n\nPPE & Equipment Operations: Ability to wear required PPE (respirators, hard hats, steel-toes, safety glasses) for extended periods in variable conditions (extreme temperatures, noise, chemical environments) and fulfill all physical criteria for PIT operation.\n\nMinimum requirements\nEducation: High School Diploma or GED.\n\nExperience: Minimum 2 years of team leadership in a manufacturing/production environment (e.g., Lead, Production Coordinator)\n\n1 year dedicated to hands-on training or EHS operations.\n\nCertifications & Licenses:\nActive Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV/PIT) license with 1+ years driving experience (or ability to obtain).\n\nMust complete TWI Job Instruction (JI) 10-hour training within two (2) weeks of hire.\n\nMust obtain OSHA 30-hour General Industry Certification within one (1) year of hire.\n\nPreferred: WCM Certified Trainer, Lean Specialist, or equivalent certification.\n\nSkills & Technical Knowledge:\nThorough knowledge of OSHA/EPA safety regulations, WCM principles, and the 4P Method/4-Step Process.\n\nProficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for data tracking, reporting, and presentations.\n\nStrong coaching, facilitation, public speaking, and written/verbal communication skills.\n\nDemonstrated problem-solving ability, project management skills, and a high sense of urgency.\n\nWhy should you apply?\nUp to 80+ hours of paid training\n\nUp to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)\n\nMedical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately\n\nWe offer manufacturing careers\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nGrowth opportunities\n\nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation\nSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. 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