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Recycling Maintenance Supervisor

TakaTaka Solutions Ltd Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-09-16

CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-16Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryConfidential

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TakaTaka Solutions Ltd is hiring a Recycling Maintenance Supervisor in Nairobi to oversee daily recycling plant operations, manage staff and equipment maintenance, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role requires a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or processing setup, and strong mechanical and leadership skills. Working hours are full-time, 8 to 5.

Supervise daily recycling plant operations and staff
Coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance works
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing/processing
Full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya

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RECYCLING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR.
TakaTaka Solutions Ltd
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Job summary
The Recycling Maintenance Supervisor will supervise the plant's daily operations while ensuring efficient and safe waste processing, staff management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Min Qualification:
Diploma

Experience

Level:
Mid level
Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Job descriptions &
1) Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory
in a manufacturing, processing set up.
2) A background in electrical is preferred.
C Business Understanding: Should understand: -
1. Company Operations: logistics, sorting, baling, storage, sales
2. Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
3. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices

Requirements

Education

1. Preferably diploma/degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field.
B Relevant Previous

Knowledge and Skills

1. Strong leadership and team management abilities.
2. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
3. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
4. Strong mechanical aptitude
5. Ability to operate and troubleshoot machinery.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
E Reporting Manager
CTO F Team (roles that report into this position)
1) Recycling team
2) Maintenance team
G Key

Responsibilities

Level I
. Oversee and manage daily activities of the Recycling plant staff (including supervising people operating machines, plastic infeed sorting, maintenance and repairs) and managing attendance.
2. Implement quality control measures to ensure processed materials meet company and regulatory standards.
3. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and standard operating procedures
4. Monitor and optimize processes to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.
5. Coordinate the preventative and reactive maintenance works
6. Maintain accurate records of processes materials, equipment downtime, type of breakdowns and staff performance.
7. Prepare and submit weekly reports on performance and other OKR metrics.
8. Post petty cash requests and follow up on approval/payment.
9. Manage inventory levels of materials and coordinate with the logistics team for timely removal and transport.
10. Conduct regular inspections and audits of equipment
11. Prepare and submit regular reports on plant operations, including productivity, efficiency, and OEE metrics.
12. Make sure all consumables are at the requested levels
Level II
13. Analyze and improve existing processes.
14. Implement process control systems.
15. Work with the engineering team for new equipment design and installation.
16. Data Analysis and Reporting (Use data for decision-making and process enhancements.)
17. Work with CTO to improve SOPs
Level III
18. do market research about possibilities with existing and new machinery
19. Come up with new ideas about recycling untapped material flows within the company and market
20. Being an excellent proactive communicator to ensure recycling operations are at highest OEE numbers with almost to zero input from manager
H Key Performance Index (KPI)
1) Recycling OEE (%)
2) Recycling costs per MT recycled
3) Safety incidents (# per quarter)
4) Loss rate
I Interface With Internal:
1) All Departments
With External:
1) Recyclable buyers
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