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.

What you will do:

• 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.

Who you are:

• 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.

What you will need:

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:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.

• 2-3 years of experience in material‑flow or internal‑logistics processes preferred.

Level III:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 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.

Who we are:

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.