Materials Operations Manager

Our client, a leading player in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Materials Operations Manager for a contract position at their facility near Faer. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee material flow, inventory accuracy, and production scheduling within a dynamic plant environment.

This is a 6 month inside IR35

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for all direct material on site and the management of subcontractor/outside processing (OSP).
Manage end-to-end material flow and inventory transactions to support plant operations using lean material handling principles.
Ensure accurate, timely movement of materials across receiving, stores, production, and shipping.
Maintain target inventory levels to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Meet on-time delivery (OTD) goals and freight targets, including premium freight.
Execute short-term production schedules and align with network plans for labour loading, capacity utilisation, and shopfloor readiness.
Oversee material staging, replenishment, kitting, and production floor flow processes.
Ensure shipping accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and compliance with customer delivery requirements.

Job Requirements:

Extensive experience in materials management, production control, or plant operations within the aerospace sector.
Strong understanding of ERP systems, inventory transactions, and production scheduling.
Knowledge of lean material flow principles, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational performance.
Experience in maintaining data integrity for ERP and related systems, including inventory transactions, shipping records, and production schedules.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for transactional errors.

Responsibilities & Coordination:

Partner with Network Planners for alignment between short-term plant execution and network supply plans.
Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) buyers on material and schedule-related issues.
Support ProLaunch coordination for new product introductions, engineering changes, or tooling needs.
Provide real-time operational updates to leadership on risks, attainment, and material availability.
If you are an experienced Materials Operations Manager looking for a contract opportunity to leverage your skills in the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed