Value Stream Manager II

Job Title Value Stream Manager II Job Category Manufacturing 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 Value Stream Manager II based at our Billerica, MA location.

Lead and optimize the value stream by overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of products within the assigned portfolio, ensuring alignment between product strategy, operational execution, customer requirements, and business objectives.

Drive cross-functional collaboration by partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Customer Support teams to successfully launch products, manage product changes, resolve issues, and deliver customer commitments.

Support successful Hydro Charge™ deployments by providing comprehensive product information, developing training materials, and conducting on-site customer training.

Manage product and business performance by monitoring key performance indicators, analyzing trends, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, product quality, and profitability.

Lead strategic and continuous improvement initiatives by prioritizing projects, allocating resources, managing risks, and driving process improvements that support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Develop and support high-performing teams by coaching team members, fostering collaboration and accountability, supporting professional development, and creating an engaging work environment focused on achieving results.

A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across functions and effectively aligns teams around shared goals.

A strategic thinker who can balance long-term business objectives with day-to-day operational priorities.

A proactive problem solver who uses data, customer feedback, and business insight to make informed decisions.

An adaptable communicator who can influence stakeholders, navigate changing priorities, and drive initiatives forward.

A people-focused leader who develops talent, fosters accountability, and creates a positive, high-performing team culture.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

5-7 years of progressive leadership experience managing products, projects, operations, or cross-functional business initiatives.

Experience leading complex projects and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups to achieve business objectives.

Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and business performance improvements.

Operations Leadership:
Experience leading manufacturing or operations teams in a demand-driven environment, with knowledge of production systems, automation, inventory management, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Development:
Proven ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and achievement of business objectives.

Business Strategy:
Experience leading or supporting strategic initiatives, managing organizational change, and aligning resources to business priorities and growth objectives.

Continuous Improvement:
Experience driving Lean, DFT, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall business performance. Preferred experience leading process improvement implementations.

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

• competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development.
• paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

Job Type Permanent

Time Type Full time

Work Hours 40

Travel Required 10-25%

Primary Location HY US Billerica MA

Address 129 Concord Road Building 1 Zip Code 01821

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.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled