Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.
Responsibilities
Support the design, setup, and improvement of material‑handling systems such as supermarkets, kitting areas, and milk‑run routes.
Maintain and update material‑flow data, including bill of materials, engineering changes, and new product or process introductions.
Analyze material movement to identify bottlenecks, improve flow, and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Monitor impacts of manufacturing or process changes and adjust material‑flow strategies accordingly.
Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and other teams to provide recommendations and support improvement initiatives.
Assist with planning and scheduling systems to reduce queue times and support just‑in‑time delivery.
Support implementation and improvement of software, hardware, and equipment used for material‑flow activities.
Develop project plans, track progress, communicate updates, and help drive successful project execution.
Level II Additions:
Lead smaller‑scale implementations of supermarket design and milk‑run processes.
Level III Additions:
Lead major material‑flow improvement initiatives and drive alignment with broader operational strategies.
Requirements
Analytical thinker with the ability to break down complex problems.
Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams.
Adaptable and comfortable in fast‑paced, changing environments.
Naturally curious with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
Organized and able to influence outcomes without formal authority.
Level I:
Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Up to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
Experience with material‑flow or material‑handling concepts preferred.
Level II:
1 - 3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
2 - 3 years of experience in material ‑ flow or internal ‑ lo gistics processes preferred.
Level III:
3 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
3 - 5 years of experience with advanced material ‑ flow strategies such as kitting, supermarket design, or milk ‑ run systems.
Skills, Experience & Abilities
Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes and material‑handling systems.
Ability to design, analyze, and optimize material‑flow layouts and logistics methods.
Familiarity with lean principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex process issues.
Experience developing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
Strong project‑management skills and experience leading cross‑functional efforts.
Ability to support teams through process changes and new‑system adoption.
Benefits
#LI - ARD#LI - ONSITEJob TypePermanentTime TypeFull timeWork Hours40Travel Required1-10%Primary LocationHY US Berea, KYAddress2200 Menelaus PikeZip Code40403Field-BasedNoRelocation Assistance AvailableWe are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabledDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)
Additional Information
Job Title
Industrial Engineer I-III
Job Category
Engineering
Job Description
What starts with YOU, moves the world!
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Industrial Engineer I-III based at our Berea, KY manufacturing plant.
Hysteryale · Hy Us Berea, KY