Materials Operations Manager

Description

Location: South Malton. Onsite working model – 5 days per week, half day friday

A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation is seeking a Materials Operations Manager to lead internal materials, logistics, inventory, and production scheduling activities across a complex manufacturing facility.

Operating within a highly regulated engineering environment, this role is responsible for ensuring effective material flow throughout the site and driving adherence to the Master Production Schedule. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for inventory management, logistics, production scheduling, warehousing, and materials control while supporting operational performance, on–time delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead short–term production scheduling activities in line with business demand and operational priorities.

Manage inventory accuracy through robust cycle counting and stock control processes.

Oversee the movement, storage, distribution, and transportation of materials across the facility.

Manage site logistics operations, including shipping and receiving activities.

Ensure effective material flow to support manufacturing operations through lean principles.

Monitor and drive execution of production schedules, escalating material shortages and supply risks where required.

Support forecast attainment and delivery performance objectives.

Maintain inventory targets and on–time delivery performance for internal and external customers.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as value stream mapping, visual management, standard work, and operational assessments.

Ensure data integrity across inventory, scheduling, materials, shipping, and receiving processes.

Act as a key point of contact for operational escalations relating to production plan execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum 5 years' experience within Materials, Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management.

Minimum 3 years' experience leading and developing teams.

Experience supporting S&OP/SIOP processes and inventory management activities.

Strong understanding of forecasting, MRP, production scheduling, and bill of materials structures.

Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of end–to–end manufacturing processes from raw materials through to finished goods.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to drive performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Ad ID: 5418531837