TECHNICAL LEAD OPERATOR

Purpose of the Role:

The Technical Lead Operator shall oversee, supervise and provide maintenance operation to the recycling machinery and equipment.

A Education:

1. Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering,

B Relevant Previous

Experience:

1) Proven experience as a machine operator in a recycling or similar industrial setting.

2) Having operated an industrial production machine before with at least 3 process steps that required controlling of specific parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed.

C Business

Understanding:

Should understand: -

1) Industrial Machinery process.

2) Industrial Mechanical Techniques.

3) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) i.e. Machine efficiency and Manpower Utilization.

D Knowledge and

Skills

1) Leadership

2) Ability to stand or walk for longer hours.

3) Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

4) Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

5) Ability to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment.

6) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

E Reporting

Manager Recycling Plant Supervisor.

F Team

(roles that report into this position)

1. Washing line and Pelletizing team

Key Responsibilities

Level 1

1. Machine Operation:

● Operate and oversee the operation of recycling machinery, such as balers, shredders, conveyors, and sorting equipment.

● Monitor equipment performance and intervene promptly in case of malfunctions or breakdowns.

● Conduct routine inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.

2. Quality Control:

● Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure the production of high quality recycled materials.

● Inspect incoming materials and outgoing products for conformity to standards.

● Collaborate with quality control personnel to address any issues and improve processes.

3. Maintenance and Repairs:

● Supervise but also if schedule allows, do regular preventative maintenance of the machinery

● Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions while coordinating repairs as needed.

● Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

4. Safety Compliance:

● Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.

● Keep the workplace clean

● Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for machine operators.

● Investigate and report accidents or incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions.

5. Communication:

● Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.

● Report and update production metrics, equipment status, and any issues to the relevant parties.

● Collaborate with colleagues to improve overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.

6. Supervision and Leadership:

● Lead, train, and supervise a team of assistant operators.

● Motivate and support the team to achieve production goals and targets.

Level 2

7. Production Planning:

● Work with the Recycling Plant Manager and Recycling Plant Supervisor to develop production schedules and plans.

● Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process.

● Make adjustments to production schedules in consultation with the Recycling Plant manager and Supervisor based on changing priorities or unforeseen circumstances.

8. Process optimization

● Analyze and improve existing processes.

● Implement process control systems.

● Work with the engineering team for new equipment design and installation.

● Data Analysis and Reporting (Use data for decision-making and process enhancements.)

Level 3

9. New Recycling ideas

● Come up with new ideas about recycling untapped material flows within the company and market

● do market research about possibilities with existing and new machinery

10. Self drivenness and self organizing

● Being an excellent proactive communicator to ensure recycling operations are at highest OEE numbers with almost to zero input from manager

11. Cost saving approach

● Contributing continuously ideas (and also implementing) that safes company significant costs.

H Key Performance

Index (KPI) 1) OEE Recycling

Interface

With Internal:

1) All Departments

With External:

1) Third party contractors

Requirements

We offer waste management services to all types of waste producers residential houses and apartments, office buildings, restaurants, schools, shopping malls, factories and hospitals.

Cities across East Africa are growing rapidly, yet, the waste management infrastructure to manage the increasing waste amounts does not exist. Current waste disposal methods are extremely harmful to human and environmental health: 50% of the 4,000 tons of waste produced in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area every day remain uncollected. The remaining 50% is dumped at various dumpsites like Dandora. Less than 10% of the waste actually gets recycled.