Job Description

A reputable Aerospace organisation are looking for a proven Materials Operations Manager who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

Role: Material Operations Manager

Duration: Initial 6 Months

Pay: £(Apply online only) p/day (Inside IR35)

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (Fully onsite)You'll take ownership of materials, planning execution, and logistics performance, working closely with central planning teams while ensuring the site delivers.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading production planning execution in partnership with network schedulers

Acting as the bridge between shop floor and planning, ensuring alignment and flow

Driving accountability, structure, and performance within the team

Managing materials flow, incoming goods, and dispatch operations

Overseeing subcontractor activity and chasing when required

Supporting HMRC-related processes as a backup to the on-site specialist

Ensuring forward planning capability, not just reactive firefighting

Embedding a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvementThis is needing a hands-on leader to step into a high-visibility role, leading from the front and bringing structure, accountability, and momentum back into the operation.

Leadership scope:

Direct leadership of production planners (x3)

Oversight of dispatch and goods-in team (x8)Ideal role for someone who thrives on the shop floor, influencing teams in real time and driving results day-to-day.

Key Requirements:

Experience within Aerospace or manufacturing planning environments

Proven experience in materials, operations, or supply chain management within manufacturing

Exposure to centralised planning/S&OP/SIOP environments

Knowledge of MRP systems and production scheduling tools

Solid understanding of forecasting, BOM structures, and manufacturing flows

Experience managing subcontractors or external processing

Strong people leadership experience (building and developing teams)If you're a hands-on leader, located near Redditch who enjoys solving complex operational challenges and delivering tangible results, simply apply now