RG Test Driver Foreman

hysteryale; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work option

Profit sharing

401(k)

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Greenville, NC is seeking a RG Test Driver Foreman to lead the daily operations of the test driving team and ensure safe, efficient testing of industrial trucks.

You will coordinate with engineers and supervisors, train drivers, and manage data collection during testing to support product development. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset, plus 10 years of shop/industrial experience and leadership

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ten years shop or industrial experience and two years of leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment, vehicles, or lift trucks.
• Ability to operate and test industrial trucks safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily work of the test driving team, including scheduling assignments and monitoring progress.
• Train, coach, and support test drivers; reinforce safe driving practices and development needs.
• Operate test trucks and capture vehicle data to support product development and validation.
• Coordinate daily test-driving activities with supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain test track, facilities, equipment, and work areas per WPDC standards and safety requirements.
• Complete team administrative responsibilities and support WPDC activities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Safety practices

Data collection

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Instruments

Truck displays

Data collection tools

Job description

Job Title

RG Test Driver Foreman

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

What starts with YOU, moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented RG Test Driver Foreman based at our Greenville, NC location.

What you will do

• Lead the daily work of the test driving team, including scheduling assignments, monitoring progress, providing guidance, and helping ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Train, coach, and support test drivers by reinforcing safe driving practices, reviewing performance, and partnering with the Lab Supervisor on development needs or corrective actions.
• Operate test trucks and capture accurate vehicle data from instruments, displays, and daily testing activities to support product development and validation efforts.
• Coordinate daily test-driving activities with supervisors, engineers, and cross‑functional team members to align priorities, communicate issues, and keep testing work on track.
• Maintain the test track, related facilities, equipment, and work areas in accordance with WPDC standards, company 5S expectations, and safety requirements.
• Complete team administrative responsibilities and support additional WPDC activities as needed to help the department meet testing and operational goals.

Who you are

• A hands‑on leader who can guide, coach, and motivate a team while keeping daily work moving safely and efficiently.
• A clear communicator who can coordinate priorities, share updates, and work effectively with drivers, supervisors, engineers, and cross‑functional partners.
• Someone with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes, document information accurately, and recognize potential issues before they escape.
• A safety‑minded problem solver who stays calm under pressure and makes sound decisions in a fast‑paced test environment.
• A dependable team player who takes ownership, supports department goals, and leads by example.

What you will need

• High school diploma or equivalent and on‑the‑job training.
• Ten years shop or industrial experience. Two years of leadership experience.

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience working with industrial equipment, vehicles, or lift trucks.
• Ability to operate, evaluate, and support testing of industrial trucks in a safe, controlled test environment.
• Experience using test equipment, instruments, truck displays, and data collection tools to capture accurate performance information.
• Working knowledge of safety practices, 5S standards, and daily coordination needed to support test track operations.

Who we are

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.

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

None

Primary Location

HY US Greenville, NC (WPDC)

Address

5200 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy

Zip Code

27834

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