Area Manager

Newman Stewart

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established company in the waste, recycling, and resource recovery sector seeks an Area Manager for multi-site management in East Midlands. This senior leadership role focuses on operational performance, team development, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in leadership roles within processing or regulated industries, demonstrating strong commercial insight and results-driven leadership.

Qualifications

Proven experience leading large teams in processing, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
Experience working within regulated industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of key sites.
Embed a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Lead continuous improvement to optimise asset performance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Operational Discipline

Job description

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Competitive Salary + 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.

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