Materials Manager

Round-Peg Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead a supply chain team. This senior role requires strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills while being responsible for continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing employee relationships, meeting productivity targets, and managing implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques. If you're eager to grow your career within advanced engineering, this position offers significant opportunities for impact and development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supply chain management.
• Experience in leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with employees and promote engagement.
• Meet productivity targets and improve customer service.
• Manage data collection for operational metrics.
• Resolve problems efficiently.
• Implement career development plans for team members.
• Lead a team in a demanding environment.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Communication

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Job description

Are you an experienced Materials Manager who is looking to make an impact in an established and growing manufacturing business? Are you an experienced and motivated Senior Materials / Supply Chain Manager and able to lead a small supply chain team? If so, this may be the role for you.

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing supply chain operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a senior leadership role and will require strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.

As part of this diverse role, you’ll be expected to work across two sites supporting the supply chain function in both areas. In return, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to grow your skills while working on a range of interesting projects.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement across the company and the wider group.
• Meet all productivity targets, reduce unit costs, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics.
• Problem resolution.
• Implementation of career development plans for all direct reports.
• Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time‑sensitive and demanding environment.
• Implement Lean Manufacture Techniques ensuring an environment of continuous improvement.

Joining the business as a Materials Manager, you’ll be given the opportunity to have a major impact on the development of next‑generation products for multiple industries. If you are keen to grow your career in an advanced engineering environment this could be a very worthwhile career move!