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Material & Tooling Director
Job in
Joliet, Will County, Illinois, 60432, USA
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Develop and execute North America materials and tooling strategies supporting 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
- Oversee planning and availability of construction materials, spare parts, and tooling
- Manage tooling lifecycle activities including procurement, inspections, certifications, maintenance, calibration, and replacement
- Drive inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Partner with Construction, Commissioning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, and Global teams
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
- Monitor inventory valuation, tooling asset utilization, and cost performance
- Lead warehouse operations and transportation strategies for domestic and international projects
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans
- Present business performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies
- Support Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants powered by renewable energy
- 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
- 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 eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats
- Speak and understand English fluently
- Driving is an essential function; must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under the auto insurance policy
- Master's degree, MBA, APICS/ASCM certification, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
- Experience with in renewable energy, wind energy, heavy industrial, or large-scale construction environments preferred
Demonstrates expertise in materials management, supply chain logistics, and tooling operations, with a strong focus on inventory control, budget management, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in operational performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Materials Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Tooling Management
- Inventory Control
- Budget Management
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Operations
- Tooling Lifecycle Management
- ERP Systems (SAP)
- Cost Control Initiatives
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- APICS/ASCM Certification
- PMP
- Lean Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- Renewable Energy
- Construction Operations
- Industrial Project Execution
- EPC Projects
- Heavy Industrial
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Transportation Management Systems
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