Materials Operations Manager – South Molton, UK
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Eaton South Molton: Nestled in the heart of Devon, UK, the South Molton plant is home to a team of over 400 professionals focused on aerospace manufacturing, including a unique investment casting foundry established in 1975. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing, and testing top-tier aerospace components, ensuring safety, reliability, and cutting-edge innovation.
We collaborate with industry giants like Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Augusta Westland, with the main customer being Eaton’s Titchfield facility in Hampshire, UK. South Molton offers a dynamic environment and opportunities to shape the future of aerospace.
What you’ll do:
* Lead internal materials and scheduling processes at the South Molton facility, aligning with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) provided by the Network Planning team and supporting the Integrated Business Planning framework.
* Develop and execute short-term production schedules based on Sales and Operations Execution and the MPS.
* Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and manage material movements, including internal receipts, storage, distribution, and transportation.
* Oversee site logistics activities to support plant operations and lead lean material flow initiatives to optimize inventory transactions.
* Monitor execution of the production schedule, including labor scheduling and adherence to the production plan; escalate material availability issues to the COE and Network teams as needed.
* Drive forecast attainment in alignment with the MPS and integrated business planning; ensure shipment schedules meet customer priority dates in coordination with network and customer service teams.
* Champion continuous improvement using tools such as internal assessments (MMA, OPA), visual management, standard work, and value stream mapping.
* Maintain target inventory levels and achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals for internal and external customers, including freight targets and premium freight management.
* Oversee plant-owned data health activities including MRO, shipping and receiving, part movements, and production scheduling; serve as the primary escalation point for MPS execution issues.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree
* Minimum five (5) years combined experience in Materials, Operations and/or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment
* Minimum three (3) years of people leadership experience
* Experience in supporting cross-functional S&OP and inventory management processes
* Technical knowledge of forecasting techniques, bill of materials structuring, and scheduling execution
* MRP/ERP knowledge, preferably in Kinaxis Rapid Response / Maestro & MFG-Pro
* In-depth knowledge of plant manufacturing processes and value streams from raw materials to finished product
* Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate team members to drive for results
What We Offer You:
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team
* Internal promotion opportunities where possible
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities through Eaton University
* Commitment to reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability
* Wellbeing-focused environment with tools to support employee health and safety
We are committed to equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.
The 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 additional screening as part of the recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
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