Warehouse Team Lead: Material Handling & Safety

Nordex SE

West Branch (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.