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 ```