Manager, Material Handling

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and afﬁrmative action employer and all qualiﬁed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualiﬁed individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.

Other Benefits:
*Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
*Airconditioned work environment

*Benefits start day one
*401K match
*First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.
Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.
We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.
Our culture is hands on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.
With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high growth programs.

Job Summary: The Material Handling Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement, storage, and control of materials and parts throughout the manufacturing facility. This role ensures seamless flow of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods to support production operations while optimizing space utilization, labor efficiency, and equipment usage.

Key Skills

Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and material flow processes
Leadership and team management skills
Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office

Job Responsibilities:

Plan, direct, and coordinate all material handling activities within the facility
Ensure timely movement of raw materials to production lines and finished goods to shipping
Optimize material flow to minimize delays, bottlenecks, and handling time
Monitor and improve internal logistics processes
Ensure proper material identification, labeling, and tracking
Maintain inventory accuracy through effective handling processes and system controls
Coordinate with inventory control and planning teams for material availability
Manage material handling equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, and automated systems
Ensure proper maintenance, safety inspections, and utilization of equipment
Implement and support warehouse management systems (WMS) and barcode/RFID technologies
Align material handling operations with production schedules
Ensure continuous supply of materials to prevent production downtime
Work closely with production, planning, and supply chain teams
Enforce safety policies and OSHA standards related to material handling and warehouse operations
Conduct safety training and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce handling costs, and eliminate waste
Implement lean principles such as 5S, Kanban, and standardized work
Track and improve KPIs related to handling efficiency and labor productivity
Supervise and develop material handlers, forklift operators, and warehouse personnel
Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance evaluations
Provide training on equipment, safety, and procedures
Promote teamwork and accountability

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred)

5+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or manufacturing logistics
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with material handling equipment and warehouse systems