Material & Tooling Director (m/f/d)

Socket.dev; Lansing Township (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking a seasoned Materials & Tooling Director to lead all materials management, inventory control, warehousing, and tooling across North America. You will ensure timely delivery of materials, spare parts, and certified tooling while driving optimization and project execution.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, manage budgets, monitor tooling asset utilization, and partner with construction, procurement, logistics, sourcing, and global teams to meet schedule and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience with large-scale construction, renewable energy, or EPC projects a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 35% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute North America materials and tooling strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Lead inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and tooling operations across multiple sites.
• Establish governance, policies, procedures, and performance standards for materials and tooling functions.
• Oversee planning and availability of construction materials, spare parts, and tooling to support schedules.
• Manage tooling lifecycle activities including procurement, inspections, maintenance, and replacements.
• Drive inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Warehousing

Logistics

Tooling management

SAP

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors in SCM/Logistics/Eng

Tools

SAP

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 Materials & Tooling Director directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Materials & Tooling Director, you will provide strategic leadership for all materials management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics coordination, and tooling operations supporting wind turbine construction projects across North America. This position is responsible for ensuring projects receive the right materials, spare parts, and certified tooling at the right time, location, and cost while driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, tooling readiness, and successful project execution.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and execute North America materials and tooling strategies that support business and project objectives.
• Lead inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and tooling operations across multiple project sites.
• Establish and maintain governance, policies, procedures, and performance standards for materials and tooling functions.
• Oversee the planning and availability of construction materials, spare parts, and tooling required to support project schedules.
• Manage tooling lifecycle activities including procurement, inspections, certifications, maintenance, calibration, and replacement.
• Drive inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Construction, Commissioning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, and Global teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to materials, warehousing, logistics, and tooling assets.
• Monitor inventory valuation, tooling asset utilization, and cost performance while identifying improvement opportunities.
• Lead warehouse operations and transportation strategies supporting domestic and international project requirements.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans to support schedule adherence and project success.
• Present business performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, tooling management, construction operations, or industrial project execution.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing teams, supervisors, and/or managers.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, transportation management, and asset management practices.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Master's degree, MBA, APICS/ASCM certification, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience within renewable energy, wind energy, heavy industrial, or large-scale construction environments preferred.
• 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 of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance 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