JOB PURPOSE

Lead the end-to-end operational value chain of the MRF — collection, weighing, dismantling, refurbishment, ITAD and mechanical shredding/separation — to meet throughput, recovery and quality targets safely and efficiently. Translate the facility's production plan into daily line performance and drive continuous improvement across all processing streams

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule daily/weekly throughput across dismantling, the shredder and separation line, refurbishment and ITAD to balance capacity with inbound WEEE volumes.
• Own the operational mass-balance: ensure every consignment is weighed at the weighbridge, tracked by stream and reconciled from input to recovered fraction and residual.
• Optimise the shredding and mechanical separation process (ferrous, non-ferrous, plastics, PCB fines) to maximise recovery rate and fraction purity.
• Set standard operating procedures for hazardous-component removal (batteries, capacitors, CRT/LCD, mercury lamps, toner) and safe segregation of hazardous fractions.
• Coordinate the collector network and logistics schedule with the Collection & Logistics Coordinator to secure steady, quality feedstock.
• Drive plant availability and uptime by aligning the Maintenance Technician's preventive-maintenance plan with the production schedule.
• Monitor daily production KPIs and lead shift-level problem solving, root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement (Kaizen/5S) on the lines.
• Manage operational manpower, shift rosters, training and competency across operators, technicians, sorters and handlers.
• Control operational consumables, PPE usage and stock of critical spares in coordination with Stores.
• Report operational performance, bottlenecks and improvement initiatives to the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Degree/diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering, Environmental or Operations Management; 5-8 years in production, plant or recycling operations with at least 3 in a supervisory/managerial role; experience with processing lines, material flows and shift operations essential.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Production planning and scheduling; process optimisation and lean tools; mass-balance and yield analysis; people leadership across shifts; data-driven decision making; strong HSE orientation; problem-solving under production pressure.

• Plan and schedule daily/weekly throughput across dismantling, the shredder and separation line, refurbishment and ITAD to balance capacity with inbound WEEE volumes.
• Own the operational mass-balance: ensure every consignment is weighed at the weighbridge, tracked by stream and reconciled from input to recovered fraction and residual.
• Optimise the shredding and mechanical separation process (ferrous, non-ferrous, plastics, PCB fines) to maximise recovery rate and fraction purity.
• Set standard operating procedures for hazardous-component removal (batteries, capacitors, CRT/LCD, mercury lamps, toner) and safe segregation of hazardous fractions.
• Coordinate the collector network and logistics schedule with the Collection & Logistics Coordinator to secure steady, quality feedstock.
• Drive plant availability and uptime by aligning the Maintenance Technician's preventive-maintenance plan with the production schedule.
• Monitor daily production KPIs and lead shift-level problem solving, root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement (Kaizen/5S) on the lines.
• Manage operational manpower, shift rosters, training and competency across operators, technicians, sorters and handlers.
• Control operational consumables, PPE usage and stock of critical spares in coordination with Stores.
• Report operational performance, bottlenecks and improvement initiatives to the General Manager.

• Production planning and scheduling
• process optimisation and lean tools
• mass-balance and yield analysis
• people leadership across shifts
• data-driven decision making
• strong HSE orientation
• problem-solving under production pressure

• Degree/diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering, Environmental or Operations Management
• 5-8 years in production, plant or recycling operations
• at least 3 in a supervisory/managerial role
• experience with processing lines, material flows and shift operations essential