Area Manager

Newman Stewart

The Role

Overview

Oversee safe, efficient multi‑site operations in waste/recycling sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety management
  • regulatory compliance
  • asset optimisation
  • strategic planning
  • operational performance
  • team development

Tasks

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 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.

Requirements

  • team leadership
  • manufacturing
  • logistics
  • commercial awareness
  • operational discipline
  • regulated industries

What You Bring

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.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

The Company

About Newman Stewart

-Founded with a vision to bridge the talent gap in critical industries, Newman Stewart has become a leading recruitment firm. -With deep expertise in executive search and talent management, the company serves sectors ranging from energy to infrastructure. -The firm’s approach is personalized, offering tailored solutions for leadership roles, from executive searches to board appointments. -They have developed a reputation for working on high-impact, often complex recruitment projects that require specialized knowledge. -Over the years, Newman Stewart has partnered with both established global companies and emerging firms to drive growth through strategic hires. -Specialties include energy, utilities, transport, industrial sectors, and infrastructure—areas critical to the modern economy. -The company is recognized for understanding not just the technical requirements but the cultural fit, ensuring long-term success for both clients and candidates.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Manufacturing

Compliance

Business Services

Buildings

Commercial

Heavy Civil

Utilities

Product Testing

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