Industrial Engineer: Material-Flow Optimizer (Hybrid)

Hyster-Yale Group; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work option

401(k)

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., based in Berea, KY, is seeking an Industrial Engineer I-III to design, analyze, and optimize material-flow layouts and packaging solutions at our Berea manufacturing plant.

You will collaborate across production, supply chain, and engineering to drive continuous improvement, lead packaging redesigns, and implement efficient kitting and milk-run processes, with level-specific responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Up to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes and material‑handling systems.
• Ability to design, analyze, and optimize material‑flow layouts and logistics methods.
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex process issues.
• Experience developing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Strong project‑management skills and experience leading cross‑functional efforts.
• Ability to support teams through process changes and new‑system adoption.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, setup, and continuous improvement of material handling systems, including supermarkets, kitting areas, sequencing areas, and milk run routes.
• Maintain and update material‑flow data, including bill of materials, engineering changes, and new product or process introductions.
• Analyze material movement to identify bottlenecks, improve flow, and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor impacts of manufacturing or process changes and adjust material‑flow strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and other teams to provide recommendations and support improvement initiatives.
• Assist with planning and scheduling systems to reduce queue times and support just‑in‑time delivery.
• Support implementation and improvement of software, hardware, and equipment used for material‑flow activities.
• Develop project plans, track progress, communicate updates, and help drive successful project execution.
• Assist in the design and development of material handling fixturing and packaging solutions.
• Determine optimal packaging methods to maintain part integrity and ensure efficient delivery.
• Lead internal packaging redesign initiatives to align with evolving process requirements.

Skills

Material-flow optimization

Lean principles

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., based in Berea, KY, is seeking an Industrial Engineer I-III to design, analyze, and optimize material-flow layouts and packaging solutions at our Berea manufacturing plant.

You will collaborate across production, supply chain, and engineering to drive continuous improvement, lead packaging redesigns, and implement efficient kitting and milk-run processes, with level-specific responsibilities.