Sr. Executive - Supplier Quality

The Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer as well as marketer of home appliances and is headquartered Benton Harbor, Michigan, US. The Fortune 500 company has an annual revenue of approximately $21 billion, 92,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world.

Organisation Structure:

Product Portfolio:

Brands: Whirlpool Corporation stands as the world’s leading manufacturer of major home appliances(a), continuously investing in quality and innovative solutions that improve lives at home and earn brand loyalty. As the world changes, their brand portfolio and focus remain on the forefront of delivering the very best consumer experiences. Rapid advances in the digital world drive increased opportunities for their brands and products as we continue to maximize efficiencies, expand interaction with consumers, and provide brand and service leadership. The company markets the following major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.

1. Whirlpool- From getting stains out of t-shirts to baking cookies and everything in between, Whirlpool appliances are there to help in the day moving. The thoughtfully designed products and appliance suites are made with customers in mind.
2. KitchenAid- American home appliance brand, KitchenAid, is owned by Whirlpool Corporation. The company was started by Hobart Corporation in 1919 to produce stand mixers.
3. Maytag- American home & commercial appliance brand, Maytag Corporation founded in 1893 is now owned by Whirlpool Corporation after the April 2006 acquisition.
4. Consul- Consul brand has been part of Brazilian home from the past 60 years. Consul brand products are designed to make life a little easier for families so their lives are more enjoyable. The brand converts consumer's needs into relevant products that are reliable and easy to use.
5. Brastemp- The Brastemp brand which began in 1945 is consistently one of the most recognized appliance brands throughout Brazil. Brastemp products go beyond function in order to deliver innovative solutions through their unique design and features like the trend-setting inset handle on the refrigerator.
6. Amana- The brand believes in putting the ability in affordability. Its appliances cost less but really deliver. The quality products provide the features one needs without any hassles. 
7. Bauknecht- Bauknecht appliances provide innovative, unique and engaging solutions to let their customers fully enjoy their homes in order to achieve the desired end result.
8. JennAir- Jenn-Air is a designer and manufacturer of household appliances and fixtures that makes luxury kitchen appliances known for their innovative technology, sophisticated design, and exceptional performance.
9. Indesit- Indesit appliances are designed to take the weight off from one's shoulders and get the job done.
10. Diqua- Produces household appliances only.
11. Acros- Acros distributes household appliances like refrigerators, washers, ovens, gas stoves, and other appliances.
12. Hotpoint- Hotpoint appliances provide innovative, unique and engaging solutions to let their customers fully enjoy their homes in order to achieve the desired end result.

Subsidiaries:

Whirlpool has many subsidiaries, few are mentioned below:

1. Maytag
2. Indesit Company
3. Bauknecht
4. JennAir
5. Whirlpool S.A.
6. Whirlpool Mauritius Ltd
7. Whirlpool Mexico S.A. de C.V.
8. Whirlpool of India Limited
9. Whirlpool Polska Sp. z.o.o.
10. Whirlpool Properties Inc

Mergers and Acquisitions: 

• Whirlpool acquired Yummly on 2nd May 2017. Yummly is a visual and semantic recipe search engine and aggregator with 20 million users, which also lets one create shopping lists and order food for delivery and equipment to make a meal. The acquisition for Whirlpool is one of many steps that it has taken over the years to place itself into the current and next-generation of how consumers cook.
• On October 14, 2014, Whirlpool acquired Indesit for $ 1 billion. The company acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Italian appliance maker Indesit Company, known for its washing machines, freezers, and ovens. The purchase expanded Whirlpool's presence in Europe, as Indesit generated more than half of its revenue from Western Europe.

News and Facts:

• Whirlpool Corporation launched its first external project to support the reduction of plastic pollution around the coast of Britain. The 4th June 2019 marks the launch of Whirlpool Corporation’s campaign, in partnership with the installation of a Seabin at Portishead Quays Marina, North Somerset. The aim is to start the roll-out of Seabins around the coast, and this is the very first Whirlpool Corporation Seabin to launch in the UK. A Seabin can catch around 1.5 kg of waste per day, which equates to over 500 kg per year.
• Indesit’s forward-thinking #DoItTogether campaign to promote gender equality is kicking off its third year with a new push to help families to share home responsibilities. The cross-platform campaign, which has received seven industry awards including the fields of fairness and equality, has focused on raising awareness of the inequality in housework as women continue to do the majority of household chores.
• In 2019, Hotpoint will launch a campaign to strengthen its brand positioning, centered on the concept of care in the household, and promote the benefits of its high-performing laundry appliances.
• Whirlpool Corporation has been named as one of the Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens in the year 2019 by Corporate Responsibility Magazine (CR Magazine). The publication’s list honors the top 100 U.S. public companies in the Russell 1000 Index for outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance.
• Whirlpool Corporation earned a perfect score on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 16th consecutive year, proving its ongoing commitment to promoting equality in the workplace.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

Whirlpool Foundation- A Commitment – A Promise – To Reinvest in the Community

Whirlpool Foundation follows the collective impact model and contributes to the social concerns found in homes, communities through grants, volunteerism, and leadership. These contributions enable the company to express its spirit of social responsibility by investing in the very communities that drive its success.

Strategic Grants- Through its strategic grants, Whirlpool Foundation identifies outstanding programs that are centered on quality family life, cultural diversity, and lifelong learning. Since the foundation’s beginning, hundreds of organizations and programs have benefited from more than $225 million in grants.

Employee-Directed Programs-

Matching Gifts Program:
The Matching Gifts Program is designed for Whirlpool employees, retirees and directors to support US-based NPO's located within communities where Whirlpool Corporation operates.

Disaster Relief Program:
When natural disasters occur, the people at Whirlpool are among the first to respond and extend their support. Whether in support of Hurricane Harvey or helping co-workers in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria, Whirlpool employees and retiree donations are supported and matched by the Whirlpool Foundation to help others.

United Way Campaigns:
Whirlpool Corporation’s global and the U.S. headquarter locations, manufacturing divisions and facilities across the United States participate every year in raising funds for local United Way campaigns. The total employee and retiree giving along with Whirlpool Foundation funding totaled over $4.5 million in donations in 2018.

Sons & Daughters Scholarships-
Whirlpool Foundation annually recognizes and rewards children of employees for academic and personal achievements, leadership and community involvement. Since the first two scholarships in January of 1952, Whirlpool Foundation has provided more than 2,100 scholarships and honor awards worth over $17 million dollars to children of employees. Currently, over 100 Whirlpool Foundation scholarship and award recipients are pursuing degrees across the nation.