Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor

Location: Waste Mart (Pty) Ltd – Cape Town – Athlone Industria 2

About the Position

Waste Mart (Pty) Ltd is looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our growing recycling facility.

This position requires an individual who is passionate about recycling, has strong leadership skills, and can continuously improve operational efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.

The successful candidate will oversee a team responsible for sorting, processing, baling, and dispatching recyclable materials.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise the daily operations of the MRF.
  • Lead and manage a team consisting of:
    • 4 Sorters/Pickers
    • 2 Bulk Bag Operators
    • 2 Baler Operators
    • 1 Forklift Driver
  • Ensure all recyclable materials are correctly identified and sorted.
  • Identify contaminated, mixed or unacceptable materials before weighing and baling.
  • Maintain high-quality standards for all outgoing recyclable products.
  • Plan and manage the daily and weekly baling schedule.
  • Coordinate and book outbound loads with customers.
  • Monitor stock levels of all recyclable materials.
  • Ensure accurate weighing and inventory control.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
  • Ensure all equipment is inspected and maintained according to schedule.
  • Report equipment faults and assist in planning preventative maintenance.
  • Improve productivity, efficiency and recovery rates.
  • Develop new ideas and innovative methods to improve the MRF’s performance and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
  • Apply discipline fairly and consistently where required.
  • Train and develop staff to improve performance.
Reporting Responsibilities
Daily reporting will include:
  • Production volumes
  • Material recovery by product
  • Baled stock
  • Dispatches
  • Staff attendance
  • Equipment downtime
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Quality issues
  • Housekeeping inspections
  • Safety observations
  • Productivity statistics
Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum Grade 12.
  • Technical qualification or trade qualification will be advantageous.
  • At least 3–5 years’ supervisory experience in a recycling, waste management, manufacturing, warehouse or production environment.
  • Valid forklift licence will be advantageous.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
  • Experience with production reporting.
Knowledge Required
The successful applicant must have knowledge of:
  • Different recyclable materials including:
    • Paper and cardboard grades
    • Plastics
    • Metals
    • Glass
  • Product contamination and quality standards.
  • Current recycling market values.
  • Buyers and end-users of recyclable commodities.
  • Material grading.
  • Production planning.
  • Stock control.
  • Baling operations.
  • Health and Safety requirements.
Skills & Competencies
The successful applicant must demonstrate:
  • Strong leadership ability.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good planning and scheduling ability.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Technical understanding of production equipment.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good communication skills.
  • High level of accountability.
  • Initiative and innovation.
  • Ability to motivate and develop staff.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be measured on:
  • Recovery rates.
  • Product quality.
  • Production output.
  • Contamination levels.
  • Equipment uptime.
  • Dispatch accuracy.
  • Housekeeping standards.
  • Safety compliance.
  • Staff productivity.
  • Attendance management.
  • Cost control.
  • Continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who sees opportunities where others see problems. As this is a relatively new operation, the successful candidate must be willing to build systems, improve processes, reduce waste, maximise revenue from recyclable materials, and help grow the facility into a best-in-class recycling operation.

If you are technically minded, enjoy leading people, and are passionate about operational excellence and recycling, we would like to hear from you.

Please email your cvs to shameema@wastemart.co.za

No chancers please

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