Material Handling Team Lead (m/f/d)

Nordex Group • West Branch, IA

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About The Position

The Material Handling Team Lead works within the Plant Warehouse team and reports to the Material Handling Manager. The role leads Material Handling Operators in the plant warehouse’s daily operations, ensuring efficient movement of materials and products, safe equipment handling, operational efficiency, compliance with safety and quality standards, and effective communication between departments.

The position oversees warehouse functions including receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow to support uninterrupted production. It also maintains inventory accuracy through system updates, cycle counts, stock checks, and audits, while supporting the resolution of discrepancies, damage, and delays. The Team Lead promotes a clean, organized, safe, and productive work environment and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Driving is an essential function. The employee must hold a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s auto insurance policy; periodic driver’s abstract checks may be conducted. The role requires working in hot, cold, or variable warehouse environments, including at heights, and flexibility to work overtime and weekends.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
• At least 2 years of forklift experience.
• At least 3 years of overhead crane experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and support a positive work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, for data entry, document creation, and basic data analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for updating inventory records, tracking material movements, and generating reports.
• Strong command of English to communicate effectively and understand safety and job-related information.
• Ability to make sound decisions, escalate issues appropriately, and coordinate daily tasks effectively.
• Ability to train and coach team members.
• Knowledge of safety standards, OSHA requirements, ANSI, and site-specific safety regulations.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and ensure efficient warehouse operations.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of up to 8 hours.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, climb, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s auto insurance policy; periodic driver’s abstract checks apply. Alternatively, the posting states the candidate must be able to pass a vision test to safely drive a forklift.
• Ability to work at heights and in hot, cold, or variable warehouse environments.
• Reliable attendance and readiness for shifts.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends.
• Commitment to maintaining and promoting safety standards, complying with safety regulations and company policies, proactively identifying and mitigating hazards, using required safety equipment, and communicating effectively about safety.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of leadership experience (preferred).
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Material Handling Operators and oversee daily warehouse operations.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and support employee training, coaching, and onboarding.
• Promote a positive, safe, productive work environment and clear communication within and between teams.
• Oversee receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow to support 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 incoming and outgoing materials are accurately logged in the system to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts, stock checks, and inventory audits.
• Help troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, material damage, and 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 and lock out/tag out defective equipment until repaired.
• Participate in continuous improvement and shop floor management initiatives and help implement process improvements to optimize logistics and warehouse operations.
• Communicate safety and job-related information effectively with team members and management.

Benefits

• Three weeks (120 hours) of accrued paid time off.
• Medical insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student debt repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellbeing, family planning, and voluntary benefits. Some offers may vary by location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED