Lead Warehouse and Logistics Operations Manager; m​/f​/d

Job Description Summary

Become part of GE Vernova:
Do you want to make a global impact and solve problems? Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, Gas Power, a business unit of GE Vernova, is driving a more advanced, cleaner, and more efficient energy supply for humanity—while simultaneously developing technologies for the energy generation of the future.

What you can make happen:

• As Lead Warehouse & Logistics Operations Staff Manager, you will play a key role in the end-to-end material management of the Birr Distribution Center. Operating in a highly manual warehouse environment, you will provide operational leadership, ensure governance and performance excellence, and support the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective execution of warehouse and logistics activities whilst supporting GE Vernova’s operational and customer commitments.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and EHS, you will drive operational excellence, inventory accuracy, continuous improvement, and digital warehouse management initiatives. In addition, you will serve as the Deputy Distribution Center Manager, supporting daily operations and site leadership.

Your responsibilities

• Own warehouse KPIs, daily performance reporting, inventory accuracy, and cycle count governance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational and WMS improvement opportunities.
• Act as WMS key user, supporting system enhancements, testing, user acceptance, and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, Quality, and operational standards while promoting a safe working environment.
• Support quality management through audits, defect management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain visual management standards and promote operational discipline across the warehouse.
• Identify operational risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities, providing transparency to site leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and warehouse performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure material availability and operational excellence.
• Potential responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing a warehouse operations team.

What you should bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP required, Oracle advantageous).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills in English and German.
• Willingness to work hands‑on on the shopfloor and provide operational support when required.

What sets you apart?

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, and Lean principles.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and matrix organizations.
• Self‑motivated, structured, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

Employees at GE Vernova rise to the challenge of helping to create a world that thrives. To support this mission, we offer a range of competitive benefits to our workforce.

• Our compensation system is designed to help employees balance their professional and personal lives while rewarding strong performance. Depending on employment status and governmental regulations, we offer an attractive benefits package.
• Everyone has their own idea of what a balanced and healthy life looks like. We have developed programs that support you in both your personal and professional life.
• GE Vernova invests in providing its employees with opportunities for professional development through hands‑on training and further development programs.

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of every individual’s identity, background, and experience. We are committed to an inclusive corporate culture in which everyone is encouraged to give…