Area Coach II

HY US Berea, KY

Full time

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 Area Coach II based at our Berea, KY location.

• Lead and develop a team of frontline supervisors and production employees to safely achieve daily production, quality, and delivery goals.

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, balancing staffing, resources, and production priorities to meet business objectives and customer commitments.

• Monitor operational performance metrics, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication by coaching employees, resolving issues, and promoting collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, and other support functions.

• Ensure employees are properly trained, cross-trained, and qualified to perform their work safely and effectively while supporting workforce development and succession planning.

• Maintain compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, operating procedures, and regulatory guidelines to create a safe and productive work environment.

• Lead daily operational meetings, coordinate problem-solving efforts, and implement corrective actions to remove barriers, reduce waste, and improve workflow performance.

• A people-focused leader who motivates, coaches, and develops others while building trust and accountability across the team.

• A strong communicator who collaborates effectively with employees, peers, and cross-functional partners.

• A proactive problem solver who remains calm under pressure and makes sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• A continuous improvement champion who seeks opportunities to streamline processes and enhance performance.

• An adaptable leader who embraces change, manages competing priorities, and helps teams navigate challenges successfully.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, workforce planning, and performance management systems.

• Experience using production metrics and operational data to identify issues, make decisions, and improve performance.

• Demonstrated success leading Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause problem-solving initiatives.

• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management skills in a high-volume production environment.

• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, production reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements within a manufacturing setting.

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.

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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and…