Logistics Port Lead Supervisor - Travel m​/f​/d

Canada, CA

Logistics / Material Management

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The Logistics Port Lead Supervisor directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. In this role, you will lead and coordinate port, laydown yard, and cargo storage operations associated with wind turbine component logistics and vessel discharge activities. As the primary onsite representative for port logistics operations, you will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant vessel discharge, inventory management, component preservation, transportation coordination, and contractor performance.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction while supporting renewable energy projects throughout North America.

• Lead onsite vessel discharge operations from vessel arrival through completion of unloading activities.
• Coordinate daily operations with stevedores, crane operators, terminal personnel, vessel crews, transportation providers, and port authorities.
• Monitor vessel discharge progress and productivity to maintain project schedules.
• Verify the safe handling and movement of wind turbine components including blades, towers, nacelles, hubs, drive trains, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure components are discharged, stored, preserved, and released in accordance with project requirements and company procedures.
• Oversee storage yard operations, inventory management, and component tracking activities.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and field inspections while promoting a zero-incident safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, environmental, port authority, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents and support implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for logistics operations and stakeholder communications.
• Provide operational updates, identify risks, and support mitigation and recovery planning.
• Support transportation loading activities and cargo release coordination.
• Inspect cargo condition and document damage, shortages, and non-conformances.
• Maintain daily reports, inventory records, inspection documentation, and turnover packages.
• Supervise contractors and service providers performing port and storage yard activities.
• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality, productivity, and operational expectations.
• Assist with operational planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in port operations, heavy-lift logistics, project cargo, maritime operations, renewable energy logistics, or related industries.
• Experience supervising contractors and third-party service providers.
• Strong knowledge of vessel discharge operations and heavy-lift cargo handling.
• Understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, and component preservation practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple…