Materials Operations Manager
CV-LibrarySouth Molton, DevonpermanentPosted: 22 June 2026
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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
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
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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