Material Handling Team Leader - 2nd Shift (mf/d)

Nordex North America; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex North America is seeking a Material Handling Team Lead to support its plant warehouse operations in West Branch, IA. You will lead a team of Material Handling Operators, plan daily tasks, and promote a safe, productive work environment.

You will oversee receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow, ensuring accuracy and on-time material movement for production. Responsibilities include inventory logging, cycle counts, safety compliance with OSHA/HSE standards, and

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure materials and finished products are handled, protected, and transferred accurately and on time according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM-11:00 PM

Position Summary

The role of Material Handling Team Lead directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Material Handling Team Lead you will be Working within the Plant Warehouse team, reporting to the Material Handling Manager, the Material Handling Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of Material Holding Operators in the daily operational activities of the plant warehouse.

The Material Handling Team Leader will work to ensure the flow of materials and products and efficient equipment handling. This role drives operational efficiency, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and facilitates effective communication between departments.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate a team of Material Handling Operators, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and support training, coaching, and onboarding to build team capability.
• Promote a positive, safe, and productive work environment with clear top-down and bottom-up communication.

Operational Execution

• Oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure materials and finished products are handled, protected, and transferred accurately and on time according to established guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

Inventory & Systems Management

• Ensure accurate logging of all incoming and outgoing materials within the system to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts, stock checks, and inventory audits.
• Support troubleshooting of inventory discrepancies, material damage, or delays.

Safety & Compliance

• Implement and uphold warehouse safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA/HSE standards.
• Identify hazards, report incidents, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure safe operation of material handling equipment.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement and shop floor management initiatives.
• Help implement process