Warehouse/Logistics Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Covenant is a global defense company headquartered in Washington, D.C., building long-range precision strike weapons for the United States and its allies. Its flagship missile, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenantindustries.com
THE ROLE
We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse / Logistics Manager to lead and optimize material handling, storage, and distribution operations at our Leipzig manufacturing facility. This is a critical role responsible for building robust inventory control systems, managing daily logistics workflows, and supporting high-rate production of advanced defense hardware.
The ideal candidate blends strong operational leadership with a willingness to roll up their sleeves when needed. You will establish clean material flows, ensure end-to-end inventory traceability, build out ERP processes, and lead a high-performing logistics team while maintaining strict compliance with defense and quality standards.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Establish and optimize warehouse layouts, material flow, and storage processes to support production demands.
- Take full operational responsibility for material handling, packaging, loading, unloading, and shipment preparation, including hands-on execution whenever required.
- Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment.
- Implement, maintain, and refine ERP-based inventory and material tracking systems.
- Ensure strict, end-to-end material traceability, including serial and batch number management.
- Coordinate all incoming and outgoing freight shipments with suppliers, carriers, and customs/logistics partners.
- Lead, train, onboard, and develop logistics operators, ensuring proper qualification, safe working practices, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure continuous compliance with safety regulations, 5S standards, ISO 9001, and AQAP defense quality requirements.
- Monitor key logistics metrics (KPIs) and drive continuous process improvements across the warehouse footprint.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics supervision, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Valid licenses/certifications for forklifts, reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, or similar material handling equipment, with a proven safety record.
- Strong practical experience working with ERP/WMS systems for inventory control and material management.
- Demonstrated experience in serial and batch tracking for full material traceability.
- Working knowledge of quality and defense standards such as ISO 9001, AQAP, or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
- Strong leadership skills with experience training, onboarding, and directing operational teams.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in high-compliance environments.
- Professional proficiency in German; English is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial logistics.
- Deep expertise in setting up greenfield or rapidly growing warehouse spaces and optimizing lean material flows.
- Technical, commercial, or vocational qualification (Ausbildung) in logistics, supply chain management (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik), or a related field.
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL
- You are a proactive leader who leads by example and isn't afraid to operate equipment or load/unload shipments when needed.
- You have high standards for cleanliness, safety, organization, and procedural discipline (5S).
- You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where cross-functional alignment with Production and Engineering is essential.
- You take ownership of inventory accuracy, quality compliance, and process efficiency from day one.