Material Handling Team Leader (m/f/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex SE in the United States, West Branch, seeks an experienced Material Handling Team Lead to direct a plant warehouse team and optimize material flow. You will manage daily operations, assign tasks, and coach staff to maintain efficiency and safety in a dynamic production environment.

The role emphasizes overseeing receiving, storage, and shipping while ensuring real-time inventory accuracy and adherence to safety policies. Strong leadership and ERP proficiency are essential for success.

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).
• 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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement and shop floor management initiatives.
• Help implement process improvements to optimize logistics and warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.
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)
• 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)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance

*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

Recruitment Fraud Notice:Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners.You can find more information about our application process on our website.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex