Operational Excellence Senior Coordinator Bebington, Vereinigtes Königreich

Job Title

Operations Senior Coordinator

R&D Port Sunlight & Liverpool Laboratories — Full time | On site

The Operations Senior Coordinator plays a key hands-on role in ensuring our R&D laboratories and pilot plants run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You will oversee the day-to-day functioning of our scientific labs and pilot plant, making sure equipment, materials, and operational resources are available and ready when needed.

Working closely with laboratory users, programme teams, and third-party partners, you will help maintain high operational standards while identifying opportunities to improve workflows and enhance the user experience.

The successful candidate will be proactive and hands-on, bringing strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a calm, practical approach to problem-solving. They will work with discipline and reliability while helping to drive meaningful improvements that support an efficient and positive laboratory environment.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in laboratory and/or pilot plant environments
• Strong organisational, time management and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a flexible, fast-changing environment and making practical decisions quickly
• IT/digital skills including data extraction, manipulation and visualisation; familiarity with Excel, LIMS, Power BI or Tableau