Whirlpool Corporation has named Richard Owusu to lead its Cleveland Operations as plant leader.He replaces former plant leader Dicky Walters, who retired in May.Owusu comes to Whirlpool from Fiat Chrysler Automobile, where he was Head of Manufacturing in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Owusu has held a number of manufacturing leadership roles within FCA, and started as the plant lead for the premium cooking facility June 4. He will report to Byron Green, vice president of North America Region manufacturing.

Owusu holds a masters of business administration degree from Michigan State University, as well as a bachelor of science degree from Columbia University.

Whirlpool-Cleveland is the largest employer in Bradley County.