Materials Operations Manager

Eaton Lakeside

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
• Minimize 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

• 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

• 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

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in 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.