Industrial Engineer II-III

Job Title

Industrial Engineer II-III

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

What starts with YOU, moves the world! 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer II-III at our manufacturing facility in Berea, KY. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of material movement innovation, designing and optimizing our material flow processes, with a focus on automation, sequencing, and kitting to achieve world-class efficiency. 

What You Will Do:

• Material Flow Design: Develop and sustain material flow integration throughout the facility, including designing processes from supplier to shipment of finished goods. 
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement activities by identifying and resolving material flow challenges while driving optimization across the facility. 
• New Product Integration: Manage the expansion of material flow processes, particularly as new products are introduced, ensuring just-in-time (JIT) delivery to points of use. 
• Standardize Operations: Develop and maintain best practices for internal and external logistics, focusing on kitting, sequencing, and material handling automation. 
• Collaborate Across Teams: Communicate with the materials, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall objectives. 
• Innovative Solutions: Transform material flow and factory layouts with creative, cutting-edge solutions that go beyond typical industry methods. 
• Indirect Labor Oversight: Oversee indirect labor activities, including defining kitting and milk run operations and calculating process times to maximize labor and space efficiency. 
• Scheduling and Flow Optimization: Assist with scheduling systems and define internal product movement, ensuring smooth material handling and delivery throughout the facility. 

Who You Are:

• Visionary Innovator: You excel in creating and implementing new solutions for material movement and automation, always striving for world-class efficiency. 
• Collaborative Leader: A strong team player who communicates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure goals are met and continuous improvement is realized. 
• Detail-Oriented Problem Solver: You have a knack for breaking down complex problems into manageable components, offering practical and sustainable solutions. 
• Process-Oriented Thinker: You are passionate about material flow and logistics, with a focus on automation and best practices to enhance operational efficiency. 
• Proactive and Driven: You're a self-starter who takes initiative and leads by example, always looking for ways to improve processes and exceed expectations. 

What You Will Need:

Industrial Engineer Ii:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience. 
• Up to 3 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing engineering, specifically in material handling and flow processes.  
• Knowledge of kitting, sequencing, milk runs, and production systems in discrete manufacturing, with a strong understanding of demand flow technology (DFT) principles. 

Industrial Engineer Iii:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience. 
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing engineering, specifically in material handling and flow processes.  
• Knowledge of kitting, sequencing, milk runs, and production systems in discrete manufacturing, with a strong understanding of demand flow technology (DFT) principles. 

Skills, Abilities, And Experience:

• Process Design Expertise: Demonstrated ability to design efficient material flow processes, from supplier to finished product shipment. 
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and how to apply them in real-world manufacturing environments. 
• Material Handling Automation: Strong background in material handling automation and technologies, including kitting, sequencing, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery systems. 
• Project Management: Ability to manage large-scale projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. 
• Data Analysis & Simulation: Strong data analytics skills, using metrics and simulations to quantify and drive continuous improvement efforts. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven experience working with multiple departments to align material flow objectives with broader company goals. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical thinker with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex issues related to material movement and production processes. 

Who We Are:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years. 

What We Offer:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k). 

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Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

1-10%

Primary Location

HY US Berea, KY

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Zip Code

40403

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer With An Excellent Benefit Package Including Medical, Dental And Life Insurance, 401(K) And Profit Sharing.

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