Materials Operations Manager in London

At Eaton's Lakeside facility, we don’t just manufacture components—we engineer precision. As a global leader in conveyance systems for the aerospace and defense industry, our site delivers mission-critical hoses, couplings, ducting, and sealing solutions that power some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. This is where innovation meets reliability, and where every product plays a role in keeping fleets airborne and operations secure.

The Material Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing internal materials management and short-term production scheduling within the Eaton factory. This role ensures strong alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) developed by the Network Planning team through the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

What You’ll Do

• Lead short-term production scheduling in accordance with Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes
• Maintain inventory accuracy through effective cycle counting and data integrity
• Manage the movement, storage, and internal distribution of materials across the facility
• Oversee logistics activities including internal receipts, transportation, and site-level distribution
• Administer indirect and MRO purchasing in line with Eaton policies and standards
• Monitor execution of the production schedule and escalate material availability issues to COE and Network teams
• Drive forecast attainment and execute shipment schedules aligned with customer priorities
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as 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
• Minimise premium freight costs while meeting overall freight targets
• Ensure data health across plant-owned systems including routings, WMS, MRO, shipping and receiving, and production scheduling
• Serve as the primary escalation point for issues related to SIOP execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum five years of experience in Materials, Operations, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum three years of experience managing teams

Skills

• Experience supporting cross-functional SIOP and inventory management processes
• Strong technical knowledge of forecasting, bill of materials structuring, and scheduling execution
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Eaton's current platforms
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and value streams
• APICS CPIM certification
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and guide teams toward achieving operational goals

What We Offer To You

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter – We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

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.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, 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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing