Materials Operations Manager

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

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

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

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

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Manage site logistics operations, including shipping and receiving activities.

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

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

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Support forecast attainment and delivery performance objectives.

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

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

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

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

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

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

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Minimum 3 years' experience leading and developing teams.

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

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

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Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.

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

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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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