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- Canada (m/f/d) REQUISITION ID: 13434

LOCATION:
Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3B 2E3 DEPARTMENT: Logistics / Material Management Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters? As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us. POSITION SUMMARY The Logistics Port Operations Manager directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. This role provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all port operations, laydown yards, storage facilities, and cargo handling activities supporting wind turbine projects throughout North America. The Logistics Port Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant receipt, storage, inventory control, preservation, and release of wind turbine components while managing relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, transportation providers, and project stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in supporting project schedules, controlling costs, driving operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and execute Nordex Canada's port operations strategy supporting utility-scale wind projects across North America.
- Manage vessel discharge operations, cargo handling activities, storage yards, and inventory operations.
- Ensure safe receipt, storage, preservation,



tracking, and release of wind turbine components.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, municipal, port authority, environmental, and safety regulations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.
- Conduct audits, inspections, operational reviews, and incident investigations.
- Monitor operational risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Coordinate closely with Project Management, Construction, Transportation, Procurement, Engineering, Materials Management, and external logistics partners.
- Manage inventory control systems and ensure component traceability and inventory accuracy.
- Oversee contractor performance and vendor relationships, including stevedoring contractors, transportation providers, warehouses, and terminal operators.
- Support project schedules through effective planning of cargo releases and transportation activities.
- Develop and manage operational budgets and financial forecasts.
- Establish, monitor, and report key operational performance indicators.
- Lead, coach, and develop employees and contractors supporting port operations activities.
- Conduct regular travel to ports, laydown yards, project sites, and storage locations.
- Support strategic infrastructure planning and future capacity requirements.




- Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in port operations, maritime logistics, project cargo logistics, heavy-lift transportation, industrial logistics, or renewable energy logistics.
- Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience managing teams, contractors, vendors, or multi-site operations.
- Experience managing vessel discharge operations, storage facilities, inventory management systems, and transportation interfaces.
- Solid knowledge of logistics operations, cargo handling, contractor management, and supply chain principles.
- Advanced organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and logistics or inventory management systems.
- Ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States up to 50% of the time.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work in changing weather conditions and active industrial environments including ports, terminals, warehouses, and construction sites.
- Ability to satisfy all applicable site access, fitness-for-duty, and safety requirements.
- Experience supporting utility-scale wind energy projects.
- Experience with project cargo, oversized freight, heavy-lift transportation, or renewable energy logistics.
- Experience with HSEQ, Quality Management Systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Bilingual (English/French) language skills are conside

📌 Logistics Port Operations Manager (Montreal)
🏢 Nordex Group
📍 Montreal