Team Leader Material Recovery Facility at TakaTaka Solutions

Reports to: MRF Supervisor

Summary of Role

We are currently looking for Team Leaders for the below respective positions for our Material Recover Facility (MRF): 

TEAM LEADER: - SORTING

Responsibility:

• Conducting data collection for the respective the sorting area (incl. sorting numbers, staff attendance)
• Ensuring that the respective team sorting targets are met as set by the MRF manager. (both quality of output and quantity)
• Ensuring that the residual waste is minimized.
• In charge of the respective sorting staff, correct allocation of the respective sorting staff including the Styrofoam crusher team and the constant flow of waste through issuing staff.
• Ensuring proper housekeeping around the respective sorting area (e.g. no waste on the ground, waste only in (whole) Dabras).
• Undertaking any other relevant duty(s) as allocated by the respective MRF Manager.

TEAM LEADER: - BALING

Responsibility:

• Conducting data collection for the respective baling area (incl. baling numbers, staff attendance)
• Ensuring that the respective baling targets are met as set by MRF manager (both quantity and quality of the bales (weight, tightness, purity etc.)
• Ensuring there is proper planning and allocation of duties on the baling team 
• Ensuring orderly arrangement of the dabra storage i.e. all dabras in the right storage area
• Ensuring orderly arrangement of the bale storage area.
• Ensuring proper housekeeping around the respective dabra storage, bale storage and baling area.
• Undertaking any other relevant duty(s) as allocated by the respective MRF Supervisor/Manager.

TEAM LEADER: - PLASTIC SORTING

Responsibility:

• Conducting data collection of the plastic sorting area (incl. sorting numbers, staff attendance, dispatch bales)
• Ensuring that the respective Plastic Sorting team sorting and baling targets are met as set by MRF manager (both quality and quantity) 
• Ensuring that the residual waste is minimized.
• In charge of the respective plastic sorting staff, correct allocation of the respective sorting staff, and ensuring constant dabra flow to baling.
• Ensuring there is proper planning and allocation of duties on the baling team.
• Ensuring orderly arrangement of the dabra storage i.e. all dabras in the right storage area.
• Ensuring proper housekeeping around the respective sorting area (e.g. no waste on the ground, waste only in (whole) dabras).
• Undertaking any other relevant duty(s) as allocated by the respective MRF Supervisor/Manager.

TEAM LEADER: - PIG FOOD

Responsibility:

• Conducting data collection and communication of the Pig Food area (received, quality control, sorting, dispatch/sales, staff attendance)
• Ensuring that the respective pig food team targets are met as set by the MRF manager (both quality and quantity).
• Ensuring there is proper planning and allocation of duties to pig food staff, incl. quality of sorting and market sourcing
• Ensuring proper housekeeping around the respective pig food area.
• Ensuring orderly arrangement of the Pig food sacks.
• Handling proper communication with Onsite supervisor on Pig Food related topics
• Undertaking any other relevant duty(s) as allocated by the respective MRF Supervisor/Manager.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS 

• KCSE (Grade B and above)/Diploma/Degree on any related field.
• Proven experience in Controlling, Team Leading or Supervising a production team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/google sheets, computer knowledge and relevant software applications.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lead a team to achieve their respective set team targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Keen and attentive to details with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Skilled in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture that values diversity, equity, and respect.