Area Coach II: Manufacturing Leadership | Hybrid Options

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. is seeking an Area Coach II at our Berea, KY location. You will lead frontline supervisors and production staff to meet daily goals, oversee operations, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and delivery processes.

We value proactive problem solving, teamwork, and strong planning. The role requires 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and a related degree; cross-training and workforce development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or 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.
• Experience leading Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause problem-solving initiatives.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Planning

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Production reporting tools

Excel

Job description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. is seeking an Area Coach II at our Berea, KY location. You will lead frontline supervisors and production staff to meet daily goals, oversee operations, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and delivery processes.

We value proactive problem solving, teamwork, and strong planning. The role requires 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and a related degree; cross-training and workforce development are emphasized.