Area Production Leader—Lean, Safety & CI

Whirlpool Corporation; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training hours (80+)

Paid time off (up to 120 hours)

Benefits from start

Quarterly bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeship programs

Career growth

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an Area Coordinator to support daily production operations and lead associates toward safety, quality, and performance targets. You will manage scheduling, assign stations, and drive continuous improvement using WCM/lean tools.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of team leadership in manufacturing, with a strong focus on safety, 5S, and process reliability. On-site with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality standards, safety regulations, and WCM/lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an assigned group of associates to ensure safe, efficient daily operations.
• Assign associates to job stations daily based on skill, production needs, and safety requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the Supervisor and associates, communicating expectations, priorities, and feedback.
• Provide peer-to-peer training, coaching, and guidance to associates.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and development of new operators.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and engagement.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily production activities to meet KPIs, targets, and deadlines.
• Monitor and optimize production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate appropriate manpower to meet daily production requirements.
• Maintain production records and assist with reporting on metrics, performance, and efficiency.
• Support scrap reduction, breakdown improvement, FPY improvement, CAL improvement, and overall process reliability.
• Ensure a safe working environment with a goal of zero injuries.
• Ensure all safety incidents and/or injuries are reported and addressed immediately.
• Implement and enforce safety, quality, and company standards.
• Maintain strong 5S and housekeeping standards across assigned areas.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure materials and products meet quality requirements.
• Utilize WCM and lean tools to drive continuous improvement and improve key metrics.
• Lead, follow, or actively participate in all WCM and lean activities.
• Write, manage, and close WCM tags for the assigned area.
• Support SEWO immediate countermeasures, TWTTP/HERCA activities, and AY initiatives.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

WCM/Lean

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an Area Coordinator to support daily production operations and lead associates toward safety, quality, and performance targets. You will manage scheduling, assign stations, and drive continuous improvement using WCM/lean tools.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of team leadership in manufacturing, with a strong focus on safety, 5S, and process reliability. On-site with career growth opportunities.