**Requisition ID:** 69660 **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 part of** ---------------------------------- Maintenance Manager, as part of a team of 5 production managers responsible for the operation in Rio Claro. **Summary of this role** ----------------------- Responsible for the maintenance department of machinery and tooling in the cooking and laundry production lines at the Rio Claro factory. There are approximately 1,600 assets in the plant, with a diverse equipment park including presses, injection machines, assembly lines, elevators, screwdrivers, ovens, welding machines, robots, testing systems, profile rollers, and others. Additionally, managing a team of 150 employees, including 7 salaried staff members (across 3 shifts) and the remaining maintenance technicians. **Your responsibilities will include** -------------------------------------- * Organizing corrective and preventive maintenance workflows; * Root cause analysis of breakdowns, planning MOB investment projects; * Managing backups, maintenance productivity, and implementation of CMMS; * Monitoring and improving maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, downtime). **Minimum requirements** ---------------------- * Experience in maintenance, having predominantly developed most of your career in this field; * In-depth knowledge of industry best practices; * Experience in tooling; * Strong people management skills and good internal customer relationship; * Bachelor's degree completed. **Desired skills and experiences** ----------------------------------------- * Knowledge of WCM. **What we offer** -------------------- * Access to a recreational club available for employee members and guests; * Discounts on products through Compra Certa; * Gympass; * Employee Assistance Program, offering 24-hour support with legal, social, financial, social work, and psychological professionals; * Childcare or nursery allowance at the facility for female employees; * Benefits such as payroll or social loans, health insurance, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension aligned with market standards; * Onsite services: cafeteria, internal banking agency, and lactation room; * Transportation allowance or parking; * Meals provided onsite; * After 5 years with the company, eligible employees may take four weeks of paid leave; * Extended maternity/paternity leave. * Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe\-conosco\-no\-brasil/ **Additional information** -------------------------- This position is located in Rio Claro, two hours from the city of São Paulo, situated in a key industrial corridor of the state. This facility concentrates the production of washing machines, stoves, ovens, and cooktops, as well as hosting the Laundry, Cooking, and Dishwasher Technology Center and the Finished Products Distribution Center. \#LI\-GG1 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 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.