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 * 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 * 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