Team Leader — Sorting Operations

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We collect your waste like every other waste collector, but, instead of taking it to a landfill, we take it to our own sites, where we sort the waste, and then recycle 95% either ourselves or through our local partners. This represents one of the highest recycling rates in the world.

JOB SUMMARY

EducationDiploma or Degree in a related fieldMinimum KCSE Grade BExperienceProven experience supervising or leading a production or operations teamExperience working in waste management, recycling, or production environments is an added advantageTechnical SkillsProficiency in Google Sheets / Microsoft OfficeAbility tidentify and separate recyclable vs non-recyclable wasteUnderstanding of manpower utilisation and operational efficiencyKey CompetenciesLeadership & Team SupervisionProblem SolvingData Entry & Operational ReportingCommunication & CoordinationPhysical stamina and ability twork in an industrial environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & OperationsLead and supervise sorting teams across mixed waste sorting, pig food sorting, and baling operations.Allocate manpower efficiently and ensure daily sorting targets are achieved.Conduct daily shift handovers and operational briefings.Monitor staff attendance and maintain accurate casual labour tracking records.Motivate teams and maintain high productivity standards.Safety Compliance & HousekeepingPromote and enforce a strong safety culture across the facility.Ensure all employees wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Ensure all equipment and sorting areas are cleaned before and after each shift.Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near-misses and implement corrective actions.Maintain high standards of workplace housekeeping and organisation.Quality Control & Material RecoveryImplement and monitor quality control procedures for waste sorting.Inspect sorting containers (“dabras”) tensure correct material separation.Monitor sorting efficiency and minimise contamination.Improve processes tincrease recyclable recovery rates and reduce residual waste.Reporting & Data ManagementMaintain accurate records for:Sorting outputBaling quantitiesStaff attendanceEquipment performanceUpdate production metrics and operational reports for the MRF Plant Manager.Verify operational data including inflow, outflow, total sorted, and total baled.Participate in plant meetings and performance reviews.Operational CoordinationCoordinate forklift and wheel loader activities supporting sorting and baling operations.Work with Logistics tschedule tipper trucks for material clearance.Approve and manage waste inflow from internal camps or external transporters.Coordinate equipment repairs with the Maintenance team.Liaise with Construction Supervisors for facility improvements when required.Inventory & Consumables ManagementMonitor stock levels of operational consumables including:Baler strapsSorting containers (dabras)Maintenance materialsCleaning suppliesConduct regular stock checks with Stores.Raise procurement requests when stock levels are low.Ensure consumables are delivered on time and stored correctly.Dispatch & Client CoordinationSupervise loading of recyclable materials ontclient trucks.Ensure dispatch records are accurately logged in the Sales Tracker.Verify fraction type, bale count, weight, and dispatch date.Coordinate with Accounts and Sales teams treconcile invoices and dispatch records.Staff Development & Performance ManagementManage staff scheduling across all shifts.Conduct safety meetings and training sessions.Identify training needs and support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training.Participate in disciplinary processes and performance evaluations.Provide leadership and guidance tsorting team leaders and staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Decision making, Reporting, Operations planning, Ability to coordinate

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree