Production & Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials; Stamford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a highly organised Production Coordinator at Ketton Cement Works to coordinate fuels, raw materials, compliance activities and reporting, enabling safe, efficient plant operation and progress toward sustainability targets.

You will work with operations, suppliers and senior management to drive cost efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement, with Lean Six Sigma and environmental, safety and IMS standards guiding daily decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience within the cement manufacturing industry at supervisory or management level.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work hours that meet business requirements.
• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH qualification.
• IEMA qualification.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating fuel and raw material procurement, stock control, and supplier management.
• Monitoring production requirements to ensure continuity of plant operations.
• Managing operational waste storage, disposal activities, and associated budgets.
• Forecasting and reporting budget requirements for purchased materials.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Developing systems and processes to improve material handling, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.
• Managing monthly and annual operational reporting, including data submission through corporate systems.
• Leading and supporting compliance with environmental, safety, and operational management systems.
• Maintaining safety records, risk assessments, audits, incident reporting, and corrective action plans.
• Acting as the key Operations contact during internal and external IMS audits.
• Managing site security performance and supporting traffic management compliance across the site.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support Heidelberg Materials’ 2030 Sustainability targets.

Skills

Supervisory cement manufacturing

HSE knowledge

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related

NEBOSH qualification

IEMA qualification

Lean Six Sigma experience

Tools

SAP

Intelex

Entropy

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a highly organised Production Coordinator at Ketton Cement Works to coordinate fuels, raw materials, compliance activities and reporting, enabling safe, efficient plant operation and progress toward sustainability targets.

You will work with operations, suppliers and senior management to drive cost efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement, with Lean Six Sigma and environmental, safety and IMS standards guiding daily decisions.