Production Coordinator: Lean & Flexible Cement Ops

Heidelberg Materials UK; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Generous pension

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Sabbatical options

Travel ticket loans

Maternity/paternity support

Volunteering day

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK (Ketton Cement Works) is seeking a highly organized Production Coordinator to ensure continuous supply of fuels and raw materials, coordinating procurement, stock control and supplier management. You’ll work with operations teams to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and support sustainability targets.

The role involves overseeing budgeting for materials, reporting, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in cement manufacturing at supervisory or management level.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Proven planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across multiple departments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fuel and raw material procurement, stock control, and supplier management.
• Monitor production requirements to ensure continuity of plant operations.
• Manage operational waste storage, disposal activities, and budgets.
• Forecast and report budget requirements for purchased materials.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma.
• Develop systems to improve material handling, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Lead monthly and annual operational reporting and audits.
• Support IMS environmental, safety, and management systems.
• Maintain safety records, risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions.
• Act as Operations contact during internal and external audits.
• Manage site security and traffic management compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability targets.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma experience

Supervisory/management experience

Planning & problem solving

Collaborative cross-department work

Regulatory knowledge (HSE)

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related discipline

NEBOSH qualification

IEMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Intelex

Entropy

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (Ketton Cement Works) is seeking a highly organized Production Coordinator to ensure continuous supply of fuels and raw materials, coordinating procurement, stock control and supplier management. You’ll work with operations teams to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and support sustainability targets.

The role involves overseeing budgeting for materials, reporting, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site.