Logistics Site Leader

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Job Description Summary Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! The Logistics Site Leader will lead logistics operations across two Cincinnati area-based sites, including one internal GE Aerospace operation and one third-party logistics (3PL) operated site. This role supports a diverse logistics network serving production, assembly, repack, warehouse, and spares fulfillment activities for both commercial and military aviation. This leader is responsible for end-to-end warehousing operations, including inbound and receiving, warehousing, inventory control, kitting, packing and repack, shipping, material flow to production, and spares fulfillment. The role is approximately 70% focused on the 3PL-operated site and 30% focused on the internal site, with full ownership of the 3PL relationship and accountability for performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The ideal candidate is a hands-on operations leader with a strategic mindset who can lead teams, influence partner organizations, and drive operational excellence across a complex logistics footprint. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities • Lead logistics and warehousing operations across two Evendale-based sites supporting production, assembly, repack, warehouse, and spares fulfillment activities. • Own end-to-end execution for inbound and receiving, warehousing, inventory control, kitting, packing and repack, shipping, material flow to production, and spares fulfillment. • Serve as the site leader for one internal GE Aerospace site and one 3PL-operated site, ensuring alignment to business priorities and operational requirements. • Lead a team that includes 6 exempt employees , 17 hourly employees , and operational responsibility across 140 contract labor resources . • Own the third-party logistics provider relationship, including daily operating management, performance reviews, staffing and capacity alignment, escalation management, service delivery, budget adherence, contract management and continuous improvement. • Drive operational performance through daily management and accountability to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics. • Partner closely with production, supply chain, planning, sourcing, fulfillment, and quality teams to ensure material availability and reliable execution in support of customer and production needs. • Lead problem solving and issue resolution related to warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, fulfillment, shortages, production support, and operating flow. • Develop and execute action plans to improve warehouse flow, inventory accuracy, service levels, productivity, and cost performance. • Lead operational changes required to support 24/7 operations, including holidays , with a focus on weekend and night shift capability across the logistics network. • Support expansion and capacity planning tied to business growth and transition priorities, including long lead-time equipment and infrastructure readiness. • Ensure compliance with standard work, inventory controls, site procedures, and operational requirements across both internal and 3PL environments. • Provide visible, hands-on leadership while maintaining a strategic view of future needs, operational risks, and improvement opportunities. • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. • Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or production control. Pref erred Qualifications • Experience leading exempt and unionized hourly employees . • Experience leading through indirect teams and third-party logistics (3PL) partners . • Experience leading logistics, warehouse, or material flow operations in a manufacturing or operations environment. • Experience in Flight Deck , lean operations, or continuous improvement leadership. • Experience managing third-party logistics provider performance in a complex operating environment. • Experience supporting production material flow, warehousing, and spares fulfillment. • Experience leading operations across multiple sites or multiple operating models. • Experience supporting 24/7 operations in a warehouse, manufacturing, or fulfillment environment. • Experience with Oracle , warehouse or inventory systems, planning or fulfillment systems, and analytics tools. • Experience with Military Logistics related standards (MIL STD 2073/ MIL STD 129), organizations (DCMA, DLA) and shipment processing. Desired Characteristics • Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance in a hands-on leadership role while balancing strategic priorities. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Hands-on leader with a strategic mindset. • Strong ownership mentality and bias for action. • Ability to lead through complexity, change, and organizational transition. • Strong customer focus and commitment to operational excellence. • Proven ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, including with 3PL partners. • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use metrics to drive decisions and improvements. • Ability to create structure and accountability in fast-paced, high-demand environments. • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on simplification, flow, and execution. Additional Information • Reports to the Logistics GM . • Role is based on-site in West Chester, Ohio . • Supports operations that run 24/7, including holidays . • Trav