ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining 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 Global Leader Program MBA Internship (General Management) - Summer 2026

Whirlpool’s Global Leader Program (GLP) develops well-rounded emerging business leaders through robust cross-functional experiences, executive sponsorship, and leadership development. Interns dive into strategically important project experiences that will create immediate impact. This internship feeds into a full time rotational leadership development program with a general management focus.

Program location

The internship takes place in Southwest Michigan at our Global and North American Headquarters. Learn more about our locations here.

Your day-to-day

During this internship, you will be the lead of  high-impact projects, offered in different functions of the organization, such as Product Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Digital and more. You will have access to learning and development opportunities throughout the summer, both with fellow interns, current Full Time program participants in addition to exposure with senior leaders.

 

Project assignments could be in areas such as:

Innovation: New product or business initiatives

Core Business Functions: Merchandising and Sales

E-Commerce: Recurring revenue strategy

Integrated Supply Chain: Logistics Transformation

Minimum requirements

Progress in MBA curriculum with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and expected completion date in 2027

5-7 years of work experience 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.

Preferred skills and experiences

Work experience in Marketing, Consulting, Strategy, Sales or Operations

P&L Ownership or direct experiencing managing a P&L 

Demonstrated thought leadership, extraordinary results, project management, strategy execution, and strong collaboration skills

What can we offer you?

Paid Holidays

Robust professional development opportunities

Community Service experiences

Social & Engagement events

Complimentary apartment-style housing at Lake Michigan College or housing stipend

Complimentary onsite Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach

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.

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.