General Management – Global Leader Program

Full Time:  Develop into a future enterprise-level leader through three cross-functional rotations across 5 years in our Commercial, Strategy, and Operations functions, including a global experience/rotation.

Internship: During a 10-12 week project-based experience, interns will deliver results on a strategically important project, focused in one of three functional areas – Commercial, Operations, or Strategy. Interns engage and develop with the collective internship group, program participants and executive leadership to create a well-rounded summer experience. The internship experience is based at Whirlpool’s Global and North American Headquarters locations in Benton Harbor, MI. The summer internship is a required step to be eligible for the full-time rotational program for external candidates. 

What we look for: 

• Progression toward completion of a Masters in Business Administration
• 5-7 years of professional experience in a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to, marketing, sales, strategy, operations, and consulting
• Strong demonstration of people leadership, teamwork skills and delivering results through strategy execution

This program is not open to sponsorship of international students

Sales – Real Whirled Sales Program

Full Time:  

• 2 year immersive and hands-on sales development program
• 10 weeks of immersive training: participants reside in a unique residential center with their entire Real Whirled class (up to 8)
• One rotation in Sales Execution within a sales territory and one rotation in Market Development

Internship: Summer Program at the Whirlpool Corporation North American Headquarters at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, MI.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

What we look for: 

• Bachelor’s in sales, marketing or relevant discipline
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Proven work experience or internship in sales or marketing 
• Strong public speaking, facilitation and influencing skills 
• A proven track record of success demonstrated through the articulation of quantitative and qualitative results
• Must be relocatable to any metropolitan location in the Continental United States
• Open to mobility back to Whirlpool Corporate offices in Benton Harbor, MI

Global Information Technology
Undergraduate – Global Information Technology Immersion

Internship: A 10-12 week project-based summer experience, located in Benton Harbor, MI. GIT Cyber Security interns contribute directly to the success of our Global IT and Cybersecurity function through strategically important projects. Interns deliver results on initiatives and create tools and resources that live on at Whirlpool Corporation, even after the internship concludes. Successful completion of the internship experience makes participants eligible for full-time roles in the Cybersecurity function upon graduation. 

What we look for: 

• Undergraduate students completing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology with an emphasis or personal interest in Cybersecurity
• This can include certifications or experience in Cybersecurity Awareness, Risk/Governance, Identity and Access Management, Security Architecture/Engineering, Threat Surface Reduction, and Threat Intelligence & Monitoring
• Strong candidates have a passion for technology and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts at a high level 

This program is not open to sponsorship for international students 

Graduate – Global Information Technology Leadership Development Program

Full Time: Through three diverse rotations in the Global IT organization over three years, participants develop global technical business acumen and leadership skills. Launching a career pathway in Information Technology leadership. Each rotation offers a new critically important skill set with increasing responsibility and promotion opportunity. This program is open to sponsorship of international students. 

Internship: A 10-12 week project-based experience focused within Global Information Technology organization. Interns deliver results on strategic projects for Global IT in a number of different areas – including but not limited to Cloud, Cybersecurity, Consumer Services, Go-To-Market, Direct-to-Consumer and more.

GITLDP Interns engage and develop with the collective internship group, program participants, and senior Global IT leadership to create a well-rounded summer experience. The internship experience is based at Whirlpool’s Global and North American headquarters locations in Benton Harbor, MI.
This program is open to sponsorship of international students. 

What we look for: 

• Progressing toward a Masters of Business Administration or Masters in Science degree
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Passion for technology is desired and a professional and/or academic emphasis on technology or technical certifications
• Strong business acumen and a clear understanding of how technology can be utilized to impact business outcomes
• Demonstrated project or product management experience, agile experience preferred 

Human Resources
Undergraduate – Human Resources Development Program

Full-Time: Through a 3-year rotational program, participants will experience two critical areas of the Human Resources Operations function, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Compensation, and Employee Relations. Designed to provide meaningful project experience, leadership skills, and HR Operations functional experience this program creates a strong foundation to launch a successful professional career in Human Resources.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

Internship: A 10-12 week project-based internship experience located in Benton Harbor, MI. HRDP Interns deliver results on strategic projects for the HR Operations function. Interns will be placed on projects in a number of areas, including but not limited to Global Compensation, Global Mobility, and Manufacturing Operations. Successful completion of the internship experience makes participants eligible for participation in the full-time program post-graduation. Interns engage and develop with the collective internship group, program participants, and senior HR leadership to create a well-rounded summer experience.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

What We Look For: 

• Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Human Resources or Business Management with a desire to grow their career in a global Human Resources team
• Demonstrate data analytical and project management skills, as well as bring leadership experience from inside or outside of the classroom. 
• Prior Human Resources Internship or experience is desired for applicants of the full-time program  

Graduate – Human Resources Leadership Development Program

Full-Time: Through a 3-year rotational program, participants will experience 3 critical areas of Human Resources as a global organization – Business HR, HR Community of Expertise, and HR Operations. Participants will rotate through the various functional areas, with potential for an onsite manufacturing rotation and a rotation with global scope and impact. Designed to create a well-rounded and cross functional base within Human Resources, the HRLDP creates a strong foundation to launch a pathway to Human Resources leadership.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

Internship: A 10-12 week project-based internship experience located in Benton Harbor, MI. HRLDP Interns deliver results on strategic projects across the Human Resources organization in areas such as Business HR, HR Operations, and the HR Community of Expertise. Interns engage and develop with the collective internship group, program participants, and senior HR leadership to create a well-rounded summer experience. Successful completion of the of the internship experience makes participants eligible for participation in the full-time program post-graduation.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

What We Look For: 

• Graduate students pursuing a Masters degree in Human Resources, Industrial and Labor Relations, or Business Administration with a desire to grow their career in a global Human Resources team
• Demonstrate leadership skills inside and outside of the classroom, ability to solve complex problems with data, business acumen and project management experience, and communication/relationship management skills
• Prior Human Resources Internship or experience is desired for applicants of the full-time program

Manufacturing – Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

Full Time: Develop into a strong Manufacturing People Leader in this 3 year rotational program. Rotate through 6 diverse roles in Manufacturing (6 months each) at our different manufacturing facilities.

Internship: Summer program based at one of our U.S. Manufacturing facilities 

What we look for:

• Passionate about manufacturing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or other Engineering discipline

This program is not open to sponsorship of international students 

Finance – Finance Development Program

Full-Time: Through a 3-year rotational program, participants will experience 3 distinct areas of Corporate Finance, including but not limited to, Commercial Finance, Treasury, Financial Planning and Investor Relations. Participants will develop a financial, analytical, and influencing skill set foundation designed to help business partners make the best decisions possible. This foundation will launch a strong professional career in Corporate Finance with meaningful professional development opportunities, engagement and support from Senior Leadership, and ability to make an impact in a global organization.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

Internship: A 10-12 week project-based internship experience located in Benton Harbor, MI. FDP Interns deliver results on strategic projects across the Finance function in areas like Financial Planning, Treasury, Investor Relations, Commercial Finance, and more. Interns engage and develop with the collective internship group, program participants, and senior Finance leadership to create a well-rounded summer experience. Successful completion of the internship experience makes participants eligible for participation in the full-time program post-graduation.
This program is not open to sponsorship of international students. 

What We Look For: 

• Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with analytics, keep a continuous improvement mindset, leadership and project management skills, as well as a commitment to community and social responsibility in a diverse and global organization
• Previous Finance or Accounting Internship or professional experience is desired for applicants to the full-time program

Product Engineering – Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Development Programs (WERLD)

Full Time: WERLD is focused on developing a strong engineering foundation in order to prepare participants for the variety of career paths available within Whirlpool’s Global Product Organization. Program participants benefit from impactful assignments, global team projects, integrated training, a fully-funded technical Master’s degree and formal coaching and mentoring programs.

Internship: Summer program at the Whirlpool Technology Centers in Benton Harbor, MI

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or relevant engineering field
• Ability to apply engineering theory to practical problems and demonstrated technical ability through project work
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts at a high level and in depth

This program is not open to sponsorship of international students

Supply Chain – Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program

Full Time: 3.5 Year Rotational Program where you source, build and deliver our products through rotations in the following spaces: Manufacturing (9 months – PM, 9 – months Supervisor), Supply Chain (12 months), and Procurement (12 months). Based in Benton Harbor, MI & U.S. Manufacturing Plants.

Internship: Summer program (Supply Chain & Procurement Exp.) based in Benton Harbor, MI

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Integrated Supply Management or Applied Engineering Sciences
• Previous internship or co-op experience working in a similar environment or company of similar size/scope to Whirlpool within supply chain, procurement or manufacturing
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation and statistical applications knowledge

This program is not open to sponsorship of international students