Materials Operations Manager – Aerospace Contract

About the role

Join a leading aerospace manufacturer as a Materials Operations Manager on a 6‑month contract. You will be responsible for overseeing material flow, inventory accuracy, and production scheduling within a fast‑paced plant environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accountable for all direct material on site and subcontractor/outside processing.
• Manage end‑to‑end material flow and inventory transactions using lean material handling principles.
• Ensure 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 and freight targets, including premium freight.
• Execute short‑term production schedules and align with network plans for labour loading and capacity utilisation.
• Oversee material staging, replenishment, kitting, and shop‑floor flow processes.
• Ensure shipping accuracy, documentation, and compliance with customer delivery requirements.

Required profile

• 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.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive operational performance.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Lean material handling principles
• Root‑cause analysis