Job Description

As the Region Customs Operations Leader, you will be responsible for developing and driving regional Customs operations strategy, operating model, and governance for the supported businesses.

You will lead regional team in the execution of import and export Customs operations, shaping priorities, performance, risk management, and ways of working.

The Customs Operations department is a team of experts delivering import and export operations management for supported businesses by driving execution of the Customs processes and GE Vernova policies.

What you’ll do

• Develop and drive strategy including operating model design, governance, and priority setting
• Govern service performance; drive root-cause resolution; ensure effective clearance execution
• Influence regional Customs decisions, operating practices, and risk mitigation
• Identify and lead regional improvement opportunities
• Lead customs compliance and broker control activities to strengthen governance and discipline
• Represent Customs operations in business and broker QBRs; influence action plans
• Own and coordinate responses to requests, audits, and investigations
• Oversee Post-Entry customs activities as part of regional governance
• Ensure capability and readiness through trained personnel and role coverage
• Support training, compliance, and EHS requirements
• Manage regional Customs authority relationships and government stakeholders
• Own and report regional metrics and use results to drive action

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with major experience in customs processes
• Wing to wing expertise across customs processes
• Fluent in English (verbal and written) – Hungarian and French languages are a plus
• Strong regional People Leader Experience
• Ability to travel with region and occasionally globally

What will make you stand out

• In country Professional Customs Certification or Accreditation
• Advanced degree from accredited university
• Expert in Lean Principles
• Demonstrated Compliance mindset
• Demonstrated ability of working with all levels of internal and external organizations
• Experience in working with global teams and demonstrates a global mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

At our Veresegyház site we manufacture and repair gas turbine components, and assemble small and medium-sized gas engine and gas turbine power plants. Our supportive team, excellent working conditions, gym and running track, and a restaurant offering quality meals await our new employees. Additionally, we support commuting with free company bus services and high fuel contributions. Development and diverse career opportunities are available at our company; we welcome those who wish to take advantage of them!

Veresegyház is not the end of the world; with our multiple company bus routes, it can be reached from Budapest via the M0, M2, M3 highways in as little as 20 minutes. The factory is located in a valley with wonderful greenery and a calm environment, where birds always chirp and the sun shines.

What We Offer:

• Multi-element benefits package (company car, bonus, cafeteria, health insurance)

• Excellent working conditions in our modern factory

• Company laptop and phone for work

• Restaurant offering quality meals (healthy and affordable menu options)

• Book lending, own gym, and outdoor sports fields for relaxation after work

• GE Volunteer Groups: teams aimed at improving our environment through community collaboration (e.g., Women’s Network, Wellbeing, Pride Alliance)

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