Material Handling Team Leader (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking a Material Handling Team Lead to supervise a warehouse team, ensuring efficient operations from receiving to shipping. You will streamline material flow, train staff, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, accurate inventory management, and collaboration across departments to meet production needs. A strong background in warehouse operations and crane/forklift experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years of Forklift experience required.
• 3 years of overhead crane experience required.
• 1 year of leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems for data entry and reporting.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Material Handling Operators to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and coach/onboard new teammates.
• Maintain safe, organized warehouse with clear communication channels.
• Oversee receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow.
• Ensure accurate logging of materials in the system; support cycle counts and audits.
• Uphold safety policies and PPE usage; ensure OSHA/HSE standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Safety compliance

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

English communication

Coaching & training

Material handling

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

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.

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 Handling 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 improvements to optimize logistics and warehouse operations.

  What You Have

  • High School Degree or GED required
  • 2 years of warehouse experience required.
  • 2 years of Forklift experience required.
  • 3 years of overhead crane experience required.
  • 1 year of leadership experience (preferred).
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and support positive work environment.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel for data entry, document creation, and basic data analysis.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to update inventory records, track material movements, and generate reports.
  • Strong command of the English language to communicate effectively with team members, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to make sound decisions, elevate issues appropriately and coordinate daily tasks effectively.
  • Training & Coaching of members.
  • Knowledge of safety standards, OSHA requirements and ANSI, and site-specific safety regulations.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and ensure efficient warehouse operations.
  • Strong teamwork skills to foster a positive work environment and promote cooperation among warehouse staff.
  • Lock out tag out defective equipment until repaired.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of 8 hours.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, climbing and repetitive movements.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Valid Driver's License required or Must be able to pass a vision test to safely drive a forklift.
  • Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.
  • Working at heights.
  • Must be able to work in hot, cold or variable warehouse environments.
  • Demonstrate reliable attendance and readiness for shifts.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and weekends.
  • Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

  Nordex Places The Highest Priority On The Safe Operations Of Its Business. As Such, We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Is Committed To Maintaining And Promoting Safety Standards At All Times. The Ideal Candidate Must

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
  • Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

  Financial Benefits

  • Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
  • Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Student Debt Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement

  Wellbeing, Family Planning, And Voluntary Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Calm Subscription
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plans
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • And much more
  • Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

  Equal Opportunity

  Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Dei

  We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE