Material Recycling Facility Manager / Plant Manager

Job Summary
To manage all aspects of the Material Recycling Facility (MRF) and maintenance within the KwaZulu Natal region, with the overall objective of creating an effective, efficient and profitable operation. To ensure SHEQ standards are maintained within the facilities in liaison with the SHEQ department and to ensure that production standards and targets are set and managed with optimal efficiency.

Responsibilities

Personnel management

• Responsible for the effective management of all staff reporting to you
• Ensure adequate staff compliment to deliver exceptional service and meet targets
• Responsible for employment documents for new staff, complete take-on sheets, job descriptions, issue PPE, etc.
• Induction and training of new employees and continued development and growth of existing employees
• Responsible for ensuring that the correct number of staff on duty is in relation to the production flow required
• Responsible to ensure a safe, secure and clean working environment by educating and directing staff on the use of control points, equipment and resources and compliance with all legislation and policies
• Carry out assessments on Assistant MRF Manager and / or Senior MRF Supervisors
• Monitoring of performance and providing the necessary coaching and counselling as required on a daily / weekly basis as required and develop personal growth opportunities
• Plan training about different products, Code of Conduct, SHEQ Standards and Procedures in conjunction with HR and Training department
• Ensure compliance with all disciplinary procedures and take appropriate action as required (issue warnings, notifications and attend hearings as needed)
• Set priorities in tasks, set out daily task planning for staff, recommend shifts and revise schedules when applicable
• Resolve staff problems by analysing information, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending action plans
• Responsible for managing payroll and remuneration of all MRF employees
• Ensure that performance appraisals for your staff compliment are completed twice per year
• Ensure compliance by all employees in terms of policies, procedures and productivity standards
• Ensure effective communication between relevant departments and management

SHEQ responsibilities

• Check that the signed GMR2(7) Legal Appointment in place
• Ensure that all other Legal Appointments are in place e.g. First Aiders, Fire Fighters and Shifts man (ensure appropriate training is issued)
• Understand the contents of the safety file
• Know emergency evacuation plan and conduct planned evacuations twice a year
• Responsible for issuing of permits to work (PTW) and lock-out procedures
• Responsible for implementation of excellent housekeeping standards
• Responsible for appropriate Operator training
• Ensure that all incidents / accidents, spills and near misses are reported, and mitigation and prevention measure are implemented
• Ensure that planned job observations are carried out by Supervison

Production

• Responsible for all staff members optimal productivity by monitoring reports
• Business planning: Identify cost reductions / savings and elevate productivity
• Ensure economic and profitable recycling process
• Ensure accuracy of data on incoming and outgoing material tonnage
• Negotiate and arrange for the placement of balers, cages and bins as required
• Implement and supervise the workflow by monitoring the steps, observing control points, equipment and manpower
• Ensure stock is sold timeously with the lowest possible baled stock on the floor before month-end
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analysing production performance records / data, answer questions and respond to requests
• Ensure that recyclable material adheres to company standards

Equipment and maintenance

• Responsible for maintaining machines and equipment belonging to WastePlan and Smart Matta in your region in the most productive and safe manner possible
• Be responsible to monitor maintenance budget and availability (uptime/downtime)
• Manage the maintenance department in your region
• Responsible to implement the National Service Plan by carrying out 6 monthly services on all machines in the region, plus safety checks and ensuring all operators are properly trained and certified
• Responsible to capture all machinery data on the Asset Management app
• Responsible to ensure all GMR legal appointments are in place where applicable
• Diagnose breakdowns and either repair or call in outside contractors if required in consultation with manager
• Responsible to ensure that the maintenance team are conducting daily, weekly and monthly check lists for all machines are completed
• Advise senior management on productivity data and recommendations for machinery

Responsible for managing fixed assets

• Responsible for keeping asset register and asset management app data up to date
• Responsible to ensure that all as