Value Stream Manager II

Hyster-Yale Group•Billerica, MA

6d•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 Value Stream Manager II based at our Billerica, MA location. This role involves leading and optimizing 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. The Value Stream Manager II will drive cross-functional collaboration, support HydroCharge™ deployments, manage product and business performance, lead strategic and continuous improvement initiatives, and develop and support high-performing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Preferred experience leading process improvement implementations.

Responsibilities

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 HydroCharge™ 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.