Material Operations Manager

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton\u0027s Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.\n\nOur site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.\n\nWe pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe Material Operations Manager ensures effective material flow, inventory accuracy, production schedule execution, and shipping performance at the Titchfield site. Working closely with Network Planning, Operations, Customer Service, and the CoE, this role enables on-time delivery, reliable production, and optimal inventory levels using lean principles.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n * Own site material availability, inventory accuracy, and subcontract/OSP management.\n * Lead lean end\u2011to\u2011end material flow across receiving, stores, production, and shipping.\n * Execute short\u2011term production schedules aligned to network and SIOP plans.\n * Ensure on\u2011time WIP release, production attainment, and escalation of material or capacity risks.\n * Plan and execute shipments to meet customer delivery and Global Trade requirements.\n * Own ERP data integrity, inventory controls, and transactional process discipline.\n * Partner cross\u2011functionally to support daily execution, issue resolution, and NPI activities.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications:\n\n * Extensive experience in materials management, production control, or plant operations\n * Strong ERP knowledge, lean material flow expertise\n * Cross-functional leadership capability\n\n\n\n## Skills:\n\n * Strong leadership and influence across teams\n * Clear, confident communicator\n * Structured problem\u2011solver\n * Decisive in fast\u2011paced environments\n * Collaborative and results\u2011focused\n\n\n\n## What we offer:\n\n * Meaningful work with a global organisation\n * Committed to sustainability and innovation\n * Opportunities for career growth, learning, and leadership development\n * Competitive salary and benefits packageInclusive, collaborative workplace culture\n * The chance to make a real impact at site and network level\n\n\n\nThe successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process\n\n#LI-MM2\n