Location: Multiple NHL Sites (travel required)
Department: Production
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive Group Paper & Waste Stream Manager to oversee newsprint supply, inventory management, and waste streams across three NHL newspaper production sites. This pivotal role ensures uninterrupted production, efficient material use, and effective waste management while supporting sustainability initiatives and compliance with environmental regulations.

You will work closely with production planning, press operations, procurement, logistics, and recycling partners to optimise paper usage, control costs, and drive continuous improvement across the group.

What You’ll Do

Paper Supply & Inventory Management

  • Oversee group-wide newsprint inventory, ensuring sufficient stock for continuous production.
  • Coordinate deliveries and forecasts with customer and shareholder procurement teams.
  • Monitor performance, consumption, create weekly statements, and identify optimisation opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate stock records and implement robust inventory control processes.

Production Paper Efficiency

  • Analyse paper usage, newsprint and press performance, and equipment efficiency to maximise performance and minimise waste.
  • Collaborate with production planning and press teams to optimise paper utilisation.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs for paper efficiency and waste reduction.

Waste Stream Management

  • Oversee the end-to-end management of paper waste, including handling of waste loads, collection, segregation, and environmentally responsible recycling of by-products.
  • Manage relationships with recycling contractors and waste service providers to ensure efficient, compliant operations.
  • Ensure all waste handling activities comply with environmental regulations and company policies.
  • Manage waste-related reporting, including tracking volumes, recycling rates, and cost performance.
  • Liaise with finance teams to support budgeting, cost control, and reconciliation of waste streams.

Sustainability & Environmental Compliance

  • Support sustainability targets related to recycling, waste reduction, and material efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
  • Lead initiatives to improve recycling rates and reduce landfill waste.

Operational Coordination

  • Collaborate with procurement, production, press, and logistics teams to align paper supply with production schedules.
  • Support decision-making during high-volume production or special editions.
  • Coordinate paper movements between sites as required.

Data, Reporting & Cost Control

  • Monitor paper consumption costs and waste stream expenditure.
  • Produce reports on usage, waste volumes, recycling performance, and costs.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities across paper supply and waste management.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop standardised processes across sites for paper handling and efficient waste management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and sustainability performance.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in newsprint manufacturing, print production, or large-scale production environments.
  • Proven ability to manage materials supply and waste streams.
  • Strong organisational, analytical, and operational management skills.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Effective collaboration and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance, sustainability, or newspaper printing operations is desirable.

Who You’ll Work With

  • Internal: COO & Senior Leadership Team, Production & Site Management, Purchasing & Supply Chain, Support Functions (H&S, HR, Finance)
  • External: Paper suppliers, waste management contractors, procurement & logistics teams, third-party service providers

Benefits We Offer 

  • We value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks of full basic salary maternity leave & up to 2 weeks of paternity leave.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, discounted gym memberships, and on-site gym access.
  • Employee Perks: Participation in the ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ schemes.
  • Wellbeing Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), physio/massage, and counselling services.
  • Pension: Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
  • Time Off: 5 working weeks of holiday, plus bank holidays, and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your covering letter and CV to applications@newsprinters.co.uk by 28th April 26

Inclusive Hiring:
We aim to support each applicant in showing their best self. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.