Job Description
Area Manager
Competitive Salary + Executive Benefits (Dependent upon experience)
Multi-Site Responsibility
Our Client
A well-established company operating across the waste, recycling, and resource recovery sector is seeking an Area Manager to oversee several key sites within its national network. Known for its operational scale, commercial resilience, and investment in infrastructure, the business is focused on driving performance and efficiency through ongoing transformation and strong leadership.
The Role
The Area Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a number of key sites. This senior leadership role includes full accountability for operational performance, team development, and commercial delivery across complex, multi-shift environments.
Key responsibilities include embedding a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, and leading continuous improvement to optimise asset performance. The role will also work closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and long-term operational development.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading large teams in processing, manufacturing, or logistics environments. They will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, operational discipline, and the ability to drive results through effective leadership and collaboration. Experience working within regulated industries is highly desirable.
To Apply
This is a senior multi-site leadership opportunity within an ambitious, innovation-driven company undergoing significant expansion. Interested candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn or through the vacancies page on the Newman Stewart website. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
About Us
Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.
