Leader Expéditions (h/f)

About the Role

As Leader Expédition , you will report to the Shipping & Material Flow Manager and play a key role in leading the daily operations of the shipping and packaging team. This hands‑on leadership position requires you to spend most of your time on the shop floor, supporting the team, coordinating activities with multiple departments, and ensuring products are packaged and shipped safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You will act as the operational leader for the shipping team, providing day‑to‑day guidance, resolving operational issues, promoting continuous improvement, and fostering a safe and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the shipping team to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale (SQDCM) objectives.
• Organize workloads according to operational priorities and shipping schedules.
• Support, coach and develop team members through day‑to‑day guidance and performance discussions.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational issues and help resolve team conflicts in collaboration with the department manager.
• Monitor team capacity and ensure resources are effectively allocated.

Shipping & Packaging Operations

• Plan and coordinate packaging and shipping activities based on customer priorities and production schedules.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse and other support functions to ensure shipments are completed on time.
• Monitor daily shipping performance and react quickly to unexpected changes or operational disruptions.
• Participate in shop floor activities when required, including packaging, inventory, material handling, cycle counts and 5S initiatives.

Packaging Management

• Support the design and implementation of appropriate packaging solutions to ensure products are transported safely.
• Prepare requests for quotations for special packaging solutions and coordinate requirements with the Purchasing department.
• Manage standard packaging materials and support subcontracted packaging activities when required.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support shipping administration activities, including transport orders, packing lists and shipping documentation.
• Assist with inventory management and coordinate inventory activities related to shipping materials.
• Ensure ERP transactions and operational documentation are completed accurately.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and simplify processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and company safety standards.
• Champion safe working practices in an environment involving heavy loads, lifting equipment and packaging tools.

What You Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Logistics education or equivalent professional experience in logistics, warehouse or shipping operations.
• Several years of experience in logistics or warehouse operations, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience supervising or coordinating a team, or strong leadership potential with a desire to develop into a people leader.
• Good understanding of shipping, packaging and warehouse processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle experience is an advantage but not essential).
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment and manage changing priorities.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• CACES 3 certification (training can be supported by the company if required).
• CACES 4 and 5 certifications.
• Overhead crane authorization.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives (5S, Lean or similar).
• Experience working in cross‑functional manufacturing environments.

Who You Are

You are a visible and approachable leader who enjoys working close to the operation and supporting your team every day. You are proactive, organised and able to remain calm under pressure, even when priorities change quickly. You naturally build relationships across departments, communicate effectively with different stakeholders and take ownership of finding practical solutions to operational challenges. You are comfortable making decisions, encouraging collaboration and creating a positive team environment while maintaining high standards of safety and performance.

Why Join NOV?

Joining NOV means becoming part of a dynamic logistics team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact. You will work in a collaborative manufacturing environment, interact with multiple departments across the business and play a critical role in delivering high‑quality products to customers worldwide. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and grow your career within a global industrial organization.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.