{"id":1125796,"url":"https://alion.io/job/whirlpool-corporation-area-coordinator","title":"Area Coordinator","company":{"id":97740,"name":"Whirlpool Corporation","domain":"whirlpool.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/whirlpool-2","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":97,"open_postings":135,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.119,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":51,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Administrative","role_family":"Administrative","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Perrysburg, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":48000,"max_usd":95000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":594},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-17T13:40:57Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T12:27:48Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":38,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":38},"description":"Requisition ID: 72907\nAbout Whirlpool Corporation\nWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant\npursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen\nand laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving\nneeds of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, includingWhirlpool,KitchenAid,\nJennAir, Maytag,Amana,Brastemp,Consul, andInSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported\napproximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -\n41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional\ninformation about the company can be found atWhirlpoolCorp.com.\nThis role in summary\nPlease submit a resume in order to be considered for this role.\nThe Area Coordinator is a key liaison who supports the Supervisor in managing daily production operations. The role's primary goal is to lead associates in achieving safety, quality,and performance targets through team leadership, production scheduling, enforcing standards, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) using WCM/lean tools. Qualifications require a High School Diploma, 3+ years of team leadership experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of WCM, safety, and quality processes.\nYour responsibilities will include\nTeam Leadership & Coordination\nLead and support an assigned group of associates to ensure safe, efficient, and successful daily operations.\n\nAssign associates to job stations daily based on skill, production needs, and safety requirements.\n\nAct as a liaison between the Supervisor and associates, communicating expectations, priorities, and feedback.\n\nProvide peer-to-peer training, coaching, and guidance to associates.\n\nAssist with training, onboarding, and development of new operators.\n\nFoster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and engagement.\n\nProduction & Performance Management\nPlan, schedule, and coordinate daily production activities to meet KPIs, targets, and deadlines.\n\nMonitor and optimize production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.\n\nCoordinate appropriate manpower to meet daily production requirements.\n\nMaintain production records and assist with reporting on metrics, performance, and efficiency.\n\nSupport scrap reduction, breakdown improvement, FPY improvement, CAL improvement, and overall process reliability.\n\nSafety, Quality & Housekeeping\nEnsure a safe working environment with a goal of zero injuries.\n\nEnsure all safety incidents and/or injuries are reported and addressed immediately.\n\nImplement and enforce safety, quality, and company standards.\n\nMaintain strong 5S and housekeeping standards across assigned areas.\n\nCollaborate with quality teams to ensure materials and products meet quality requirements.\n\nContinuous Improvement & WCM\nUtilize WCM and lean tools to drive continuous improvement and improve key metrics.\n\nLead, follow, or actively participate in all WCM and lean activities.\n\nWrite, manage, and close WCM tags for the assigned area.\n\nSupport SEWO immediate countermeasures, TWTTP/HERCA activities, and AY initiatives.\n\nIdentify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.\n\nMinimum requirements\nEducation & Experience:\nHigh School Diploma\n\nMinimum of 3 years of team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment\n\nProven experience as a Production Coordinator, Lead, or similar role\n\nZero active written disciplines\n\nSkills & Knowledge:\nStrong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize effectively\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\n\nWorking knowledge of production processes, quality standards, safety regulations, and WCM/lean principles\n\nWhy should you apply?\nUp to 80+ hours of paid training\nUp to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)\nMedical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and other benefits available immediately\nQuarterly bonus opportunities!\nTuition reimbursement\nApprenticeship Program(s)\nCareer growth opportunities and development\nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation\nSee 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.\nWhirlpool 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4643,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":3,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Growth opportunities"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Home Appliances"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T21:32:07Z"}],"liveness":{"score":62,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.821,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":37,"expected_fill_days":51,"reasons":["conf:2","urgency","velocity","win:late","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/whirlpool-corporation-area-coordinator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/whirlpool-corporation-area-coordinator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T18:14:34Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}