Team Leader- Production at TakaTaka Solutions

TakaTaka Solutions

Nairobi, Kenya Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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Job description

## Title: Team Leader - Production

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. The Team Leader - Production will 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, report incidents, and implement 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 facilities

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 applications

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