Industrial Engineer III - Hyster-Yale Materials Handling : Job Details

Job TitleIndustrial Engineer IIIJob CategoryEngineeringJob DescriptionPut a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

• 5-7 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). #LI-OP #LI-ONSITE Job TypePermanentTime TypeFull timeWork Hours40Travel Required1-10%Primary LocationHY US Berea, KYAddress2200 Menelaus PikeZip Code40403Field-BasedNoRelocation Assistance AvailableNoWe 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/Disabled