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Area Coach II

Hyster-Yale Group


Job Location:

Berea, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Area Coach II

Job Category

Manufacturing

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 Area Coach II based at our Berea KY location.


What you will do:

  • 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.

Who you are:

  • A people-focused leader who motivates coaches and develops others while building trust and accountability across the team.
  • A strong communicator who collaborates effectively with employees peers and cross-functional partners.
  • A proactive problem solver who remains calm under pressure and makes sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • A continuous improvement champion who seeks opportunities to streamline processes and enhance performance.
  • An adaptable leader who embraces change manages competing priorities and helps teams navigate challenges successfully.

What you will need:

  • Bachelors 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.

Skills Experience & Abilities:

  • 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.

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 .


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

1-10%

Primary Location

HY US Berea KY

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Zip Code

40403

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

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Hyster-Yale Group is the operating company of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. (NYSE:HY) and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of materials handling equipment. We provide comprehensive materials handling solutions for nearly every indoor and outdoor application, includin ... View more

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