Material Leader- Aero J Port Site

Job Description Summary

The Materials Manager will lead materials and warehouse operations for the J’port Aero manufacturing facility in Houston. In this role, you will drive execution and continuous improvement across wing-to-wing materials processes, warehouse operations, and logistics activities to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will partner closely with manufacturing operations and cross-functional stakeholders to improve material flow, reduce inventory, strengthen ERP and planning discipline, and ensure effective material delivery and kitting solutions. This role requires a strong leader who can build team capability, drive standard work, and deliver operational results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of materials and warehouse professionals across materials planning, inventory control, production control, procurement support, and warehouse operations
  
  
• Partner with manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams to execute material delivery strategies that support on-time performance and operational goals
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement across materials and warehouse processes to improve material flow, reduce inventory, and enhance execution
  
  
• Ensure standard materials and warehouse processes, tools, and KPIs are implemented and sustained to deliver strong service levels at the lowest practical inventory cost
  
  
• Implement LEAN materials and warehouse practices and standards
  
  
• Support the SIOP process by contributing to procurement timing, order release timing, available capacity, and lead-time requirements
  
  
• Lead capacity requirements planning (CRP) activities by gathering and loading information into planning tools, analyzing data, and providing regular updates
  
  
• Ensure synchronization between the master schedule and production schedules using ERP systems, and other planning tools
  
  
• Provide oversight, training, and support to ensure proper use of planning tools, system health, and master data adherence
  
  
• Report and monitor key materials and warehouse KPIs, including inventory balance, inventory turns, on-time-to-promise, on-time-to-need, system health and usage, days to stock, inventory accuracy, and shortages
  
  
• Lead and monitor logistics activities including incoming receipts, cycle counts, shortage management, and inventory accuracy processes
  
  
• Establish and manage a metric hierarchy to ensure warehouse-related activities are performing to expectations, including those of contracted resources
  
  
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and problem solving across the team
  
  
• Communicate business goals, programs, and process expectations clearly while using judgment and experience to solve operational challenges
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferred in Engineering, materials management, or Logistics)
  
  
• At least 7-10 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or related operations
  
  
• At least 5 years of experience with people leadership in a manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environment
  
  
• Experience working with ERP systems and planning tools
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management, materials planning, logistics, and warehouse operations
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across functions
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Aero package manufacturing, repair, or other complex industrial environments
  
  
• Knowledge of SIOP, capacity requirements planning, and production scheduling
  
  
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/planning systems
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives
  
  
• Strong safety and quality mindset
  
  
• Ability to lead through change and drive operational rigor
  
  

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 09, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.