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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Industrial Engineer III in Berea, Kentucky
Job Title
Industrial Engineer III
Job Category
Engineering
Job Description
Put 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).
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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.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
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