Overview
Join to apply for the Materials Operations Manager role at Eaton at the South Molton plant in Devon, UK. The facility is home to a team of over 400 professionals delivering high-quality aerospace components and services across the design, manufacturing, and testing of top-tier components. Our customers include Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Augusta Westland, with Eaton’s Titchfield facility serving as the main customer site. This role supports the Integrated Business Planning framework and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
What You’ll Do
Eaton is seeking a driven and strategic Materials Operations Manager to lead the internal materials and scheduling processes at the South Molton facility. This role ensures alignment with the MPS provided by the Network Planning team and supports the overall planning and execution of operations.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute short-term production schedules based on Sales and Operations Execution and MPS.
* Maintain inventory accuracy through effective cycle counting practices.
* Oversee the movement of materials throughout the facility, including internal receipts, storage, distribution, and transportation.
* Manage site logistics activities to support plant operations.
* Lead lean material flow initiatives to optimize inventory transactions and support production.
* Monitor execution of the production schedule, including labor scheduling and adherence to the production plan.
* Escalate material availability issues to the Center of Excellence (COE) and Network teams.
* Drive forecast attainment in alignment with the MPS and integrated business planning.
* Ensure shipment schedules meet customer priority dates in coordination with the 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 both 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 issues related to execution of the overall MPS.
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 Leader of People experience
Skills
* Experience in supporting cross-functional SIOP and Inventory management processes.
* Technical knowledge of forecasting techniques, bill of material 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
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
* Internal promotion opportunities where possible
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities through Eaton University
* Commitment to reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability
* Wellbeing focus and health and safety support
We are committed to ensuring 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 or required 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 an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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