**Job Title** Value Stream Manager 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 Value Stream Manager II based at our **Billerica, MA** location. What you will do: + 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. Who you are: + A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across functions and effectively aligns teams around shared goals. + A strategic thinker who can balance long-term business objectives with day-to-day operational priorities. + A proactive problem solver who uses data, customer feedback, and business insight to make informed decisions. + An adaptable communicator who can influence stakeholders, navigate changing priorities, and drive initiatives forward. + A people-focused leader who develops talent, fosters accountability, and creates a positive, high-performing team culture. What you will need: + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. + 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. Skills, Experience, & Abilities: + **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. Preferred experience leading process improvement implementations. 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)._ \#LI-ARD \#LI-ONSITE **Job Type** Permanent **Time Type** Full time **Work Hours** 40 **Travel Required** 10-25% **Primary Location** HY US Billerica MA **Address** 129 Concord Road Building 1 **Zip Code** 01821 **Field-Based** No **Relocation Assistance Available** No **We are an equal opport