Materials Area Coordinator - 1st Shift

Requisition ID: 71205 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only 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. ## Job Summary The Area Coordinator job description outlines a role that serves as an Hourly Production Supervisor/Production Coordinator, assisting the Supervisor in overseeing daily materials operations and leading a team of associates to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals. This role acts as a key liaison between leadership and hourly associates, promoting efficient operations, engagement, and continuous improvement through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and lean practices. ## Job Duties and Essentials Functions * Team Leadership & Coordination: Leading and supporting an assigned group of associates, assigning associates to job stations daily based on skill and production needs, acting as a liaison between the Supervisor and associates, providing peer-to-peer training and coaching, and fostering a positive work environment. * Production & Performance Management: Planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily production activities to meet KPIs and deadlines, monitoring processes to maximize efficiency, coordinating appropriate manpower, maintaining production records, and supporting improvement areas like scrap reduction, downtime reduction, and delivery of plant KPIs. * Safety, Quality & Housekeeping: Ensuring a safe working environment with a goal of zero injuries, ensuring immediate reporting of incidents, implementing and enforcing standards, maintaining 5S and housekeeping standards, and collaborating with quality and engineering teams. * Continuous Improvement & WCM: Utilizing WCM and lean tools to drive continuous improvement, leading or participating in all WCM/lean activities, writing and managing WCM tags, and supporting related initiatives (SEWO, MEWO, TWTTP/HERCA, and AY). ## Physical Requirements * Requires frequent physical effort, including continuous standing and walking on a concrete floor for extended periods. Employees must be able to continuously lift or carry up to 5 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials weighing 35 to 60 pounds. * Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift, as well as the ability to climb steep ladders and platforms. * The role operates in a manufacturing environment with moderate to loud noise and varying temperatures. It requires the ability to work in and enter tight quarters or confined spaces (e.g., the pretreat area) for inspection, to clear wrecks, and to remove fallen ware. ## Preferred Qualifications * High School Diploma * Minimum of 3 years of team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment. * Proven experience as a Production Coordinator, Lead, or similar role. * Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize effectively. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of production processes, materials and logistics, quality standards, safety regulations, and WCM/lean principles. 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. 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.