Area Coach II

Hyster-Yale Group•Berea, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role leads and develops a team of frontline supervisors and production employees to safely achieve daily production, quality, and delivery goals. It oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations, balancing staffing, resources, and production priorities to meet business objectives and customer commitments. The position monitors operational performance metrics, identifies gaps, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement. It fosters 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. Additionally, it ensures employees are properly trained, cross-trained, and qualified to perform their work safely and effectively while supporting workforce development and succession planning. The Area Coach II maintains compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, operating procedures, and regulatory guidelines to create a safe and productive work environment. This role also leads daily operational meetings, coordinates problem-solving efforts, and implements corrective actions to remove barriers, reduce waste, and improve workflow performance.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.