General Management Development Program - MBA Internship - Summer 2027

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool’s General Management Development Program (GMDP) is an accelerated leadership pipeline explicitly designed to build our next generation of enterprise-level General Managers. This internship serves as the primary gateway into our five-year full-time rotational GMDP program, which offers a rigorous, cross-functional path to Director-level leadership upon graduation. In the internship program, candidates will dive into strategically important projects that create immediate impact while gaining exposure to the strategic, visionary leadership required to drive Whirlpool’s global business forward.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and expected completion date in 2028.
• 5–7 years of post-undergraduate professional work experience prior to entering MBA program with proven career progression.
• Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program.

Nice To Haves

• Owner’s Mindset & Business Acumen: Demonstrated experience (or direct exposure to) managing P&L/budget dynamics, driving commercial outcomes with high agency and a Spirit of Winning.
• Strategic Vision & Big-Picture Thinking: Ability to translate high-level business strategy into actionable initiatives, connecting cross-functional dots across product, operations, and finance.
• Progressive & Forward-Thinking Approach: Challenges the status quo and navigates ambiguity to solve complex organizational challenges.
• Digital & GenAI Fluency: Proactively leverages Generative AI and digital tools to streamline workflows, enhance analytical rigor, and accelerate decision-making.
• Thought Leadership & Strategy Execution: Proven capability to lead end-to-end strategic projects, driving measurable results from inception through execution.
• Collaborative Leadership (One Whirlpool): Influences diverse, cross-functional teams to build consensus and deliver shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects in functions such as Product Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Digital.
• Gain exposure to the strategic, visionary leadership required to drive Whirlpool’s global business forward.
• Dive into strategically important projects that create immediate impact.
• Have access to learning and development opportunities.
• Network with fellow interns and full-time program participants.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders.
• Receive support from a dedicated system of advocacy and coaching, ensuring cross-functional exposure required to grow as a leader.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Complimentary apartment-style housing at Lake Michigan College or housing stipend if relocating 50 miles or more
• Potential to qualify for a complimentary rental car
• Paid Holidays
• Robust professional development opportunities
• Networking & exposure to leadership
• Community Service experiences
• Social & Engagement events
• Complimentary onsite Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern