Site Manager: Safety-Driven Operations Leader

WSR Recycling; Widnes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a processing facility in the UK. You will drive safety, compliance and performance while supporting a team to deliver sustainable waste management and recycling outcomes.

As Site Manager you will own site performance, ensure safe operations, manage budgeting and coordinate cross‑functional teams to achieve KPIs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operations in processing or manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record in health, safety, compliance and plant performance.
• Experience managing budgets, labour costs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture across the site with safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Oversee day-to-day plant operations including processing, recovery and disposal activity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental permits and internal policies.
• Maximise plant availability, throughput and efficiency; manage maintenance planning with engineering.
• Coach and develop site teams; drive accountability, engagement and high performance.
• Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, uptime, cost and productivity; report findings.

Skills

Operational leadership

Health and safety

Budget management

People leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

WAMITAB Certificate

Relevant degree

Tools

Power BI

CMMS

Job description

Panda is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a processing facility in the UK. You will drive safety, compliance and performance while supporting a team to deliver sustainable waste management and recycling outcomes.

As Site Manager you will own site performance, ensure safe operations, manage budgeting and coordinate cross‑functional teams to achieve KPIs and regulatory requirements.