Warehouse/Logistics Manager

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

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.