Area Coordinator (Materials LCS/CIC)

Whirlpool Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Materials LCS CIC leader to drive logistics and customer service transformation across the organization. The role delivers LCS projects, improves material flow, reduces costs, and partners with WO and Safety to embed WCM throughout materials operations.

You will coach hourly associates in LCS and WCM, managing projects with tools like FI/Kaizen events, Yamazumi analysis, SOPs, and VSOPs to achieve measurable savings and sustained capability improvements.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of WCM principles applied to multiple improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in Logistics and Customer Service (LCS) with Steps 0–7.
• Proven ability to deliver complex cross-functional improvement projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned LCS improvement projects, ensuring alignment with savings objectives and milestones.
• Lead and execute Lean/LCS initiatives including NVAA reduction, material flow optimization, and inventory management improvement.
• Plan and manage improvement projects using FI tools (Yamazumi analysis, Time Studies, SOPs, VSOP, OPLs, Route Maps, Kaizen events).
• Mentor and coach hourly team members on WCM and LCS to build organizational capability.
• Utilize advanced project management and problem-solving tools to support NPI, FGM, WO, and LCS initiatives.

Skills

Lean Methodology

WCM

LCS

RCA

5S

PDCA

Project Management

Kaizen

Tools

SAP

MES

PFEP

MBOM

Smartsheets

AutoCAD

Job description

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 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Requisition ID: 72871

Primary Function

The Materials LCS CIC is a strategic leader within the Materials Team responsible for championing and executing Logistics and Customer Service (LCS) initiatives across the organization. This role owns the successful delivery of LCS-driven transformation projects whilst driving continuous improvement in material flow optimization and cost reduction. The Successful candidate will coordinate cross-functionally with Work Organization (WO), Safety, and other plant continuous improvement leaders to embed World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology throughout the materials operations. This position demands ownership of project outcomes, accountability for measurable results aligned to departmental savings targets, and commitment to elevating the technical and operational competency of the team through structured coaching and knowledge transfer.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned LCS improvement projects, ensuring alignment with departmental savings objectives and timely completion of key milestones.
• Lead and execute Lean/LCS initiatives including but not limited to: non-value-added activity (NVAA) reduction, Operations and Transportation separation, material flow optimization, and inventory management improvement
• Plan and manage improvement projects using advanced FI Tools including Yamazumi analysis, Time Studies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Value Stream Operating Procedures (VSOP), One-Point Lessons (OPLs), Route Maps, and facilitated Kaizen events.
• Mentor and coach hourly team members on WCM and LCS methodology, building organizational capability for sustained continuous improvement.
• Utilize advanced project management and problem-solving tools to support New Product Introduction (NPI), Finished Goods Management (FGM), Work Organization (WO), and LCS initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and proven application across multiple improvement initiatives
• Deep expertise in Logistics and Customer Service (LCS) methodology, including mastery of Steps 0 through 7
• Demonstrated proficiency in Lean tools and techniques with a track record of sustainable improvement delivery
• Strong foundation in continuous improvement culture, with ability to embed kaizen mindset across teams
• Proven project management capability with experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives on time and within budget
• Expert-level competency in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies
• Mastery of 5S workplace organization principles and Advanced PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle facilitation and coaching

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS

Software: Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Smartsheets, AutoCAD (Basic Level), SAP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Plan For Every Part (PFEP), Picklist, Material Bill of Materials (MBOM)

Training & Licensing Requirements: Forklifts, tuggers, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), pallet jacks, dock locks, hand trucks, dollies, scanners/tablets, telemetry systems, measuring instruments

Material Handled: Raw materials, production parts and supplies, semi-finished and finished goods, packaging containers and equipment

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