Team Leader- Production at TakaTaka Solutions

Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate Sorting Staff to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality waste sorting operations within the Material Recovery Facility.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, motivate, and support Sorting Staff to achieve daily production targets and maintain high-quality sorting standards.
• Enforce safety procedures, ensure proper PPE usage, conduct regular safety meetings, and report incidents while implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of sorting equipment, conveyors, forklifts, wheel loaders, sorting areas, and bale storage spaces.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures, including checks on dabras to ensure sorting accuracy.
• Develop sorting schedules and coordinate with the Sorting Plant Manager, Sorting Plant Supervisor, and Logistics to ensure smooth material flow and minimize residual waste.
• Maintain proper housekeeping within all sorting zones.
• Support the sale of recyclables by planning for deliveries/collections and ensuring accurate volume documentation aligned with agreed prices.
• Prepare and manage petty cash requisitions for sorting-related activities.
• Assist in planning preventive and scheduled maintenance by updating equipment checklists and ensuring timely replacement of worn-out parts.
• Maintain accurate records of sorting numbers, quality reports, and staff attendance.
• Ensure correct and timely data entry; analyze data to identify performance gaps, propose improvements, and communicate findings clearly during team briefings.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve operational efficiency and ensure seamless coordination across the facilites

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Diploma/Degree in any related field; OR
• KCSE Certificate – Grade B and above.

Experience:

• Proven experience supervising, leading, or controlling a production team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Sheets and general computer literacy.

Business Understanding:

• Knowledge of manpower utilization.
• Ability to identify and separate recyclable waste from non-recyclable materials.

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Data entry accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.