Materials Operations Manager: MPS, Planning & Logistics Lead

Hunter Selection Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday

Enhanced Pension

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Operations Manager to lead materials planning, inventory, production scheduling, and logistics within a busy UK manufacturing environment.

You will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), drive improvements, manage teams in materials, stores, and logistics, and develop supply chain capabilities to ensure on-time delivery and high customer service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in materials management, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with MPS, MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, and production planning.
• Knowledge of SIOP/S&OP processes, forecasting, and BOM structures.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Lead production scheduling and materials planning activities.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock levels, and material flow.
• Drive on-time delivery and customer service performance.
• Resolve material availability and supply chain issues.
• Lead and develop materials, stores, and logistics teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Materials management

Supply chain

Production planning

Leadership

Communication

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Operations Manager to lead materials planning, inventory, production scheduling, and logistics within a busy UK manufacturing environment.

You will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), drive improvements, manage teams in materials, stores, and logistics, and develop supply chain capabilities to ensure on-time delivery and high customer service.