Assistant MRF (Material Recycling Facility) Manager

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an Assistant MRF Manager who will drive operational excellence and efficiency in Material Recovery Facilities through hands-on leadership and sustainable waste management practices.

POSITION INFO:
Job Summary
To assist the MRF Manager to ensure that the MRF operates efficiently in order to meet production levels by managing the personnel, equipment, procedures, polices involved.

Responsibilities

Staff Management

• Manage the taking on of new staff, take on sheets, induction and issue of PPE’s 
• Manage the number of staff on duty, in relation to production demands 
• Manage staff needs and placements in the MRF 
• Assist in the frequent assessments on Senior MRF staff 
• Assist the MRF Manager to coach, counsel and appraise job results and develop personal growth opportunities 
• Code of Good Practice: responsible for execution of all disciplinary actions / OHS / policies and procedures  
• Execution of identified priorities and tasks, set out daily task planning for staff members at the MRF, recommend shifts and revise schedules if needed 
• Assist in resolving personnel problems by analyzing information, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending action

• Legal appointment as GMR 2(7) 
• Ensure that all legal appointments are properly in place, with correct training 
• Liaise with SHEQ Manager 
• Manage delegated responsible person for implementation of PTW and lock out system 
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards in the MRF 
• Ensure all Operators are properly trained and certificates are valid 
• Report all incidents, spills and near misses to the MRF Manager and SHEQ Manager 
• Ensure that planned job observations on operators are carried out by Supervisors 
• Assist in all investigations (IOD, accidents and environmental incidents)

• Daily reports: Attendance Registers, shift reports, production graphs, PM checks  
• Weekly reports: staff leave, IODS, operational feedback, production, PM checks and weekly operational meetings  
• Monthly reports 
• Create requisitions
• Ensure payroll hours and information is correct

• Ensure all staff members work as productive as possible 
• Implement and supervise the workflow, reporting procedures and systems 
• Identify cost reductions to enhance profitability 
• Coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures and discipline 
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources 
• Organize (extra) training about different products, code of conduct, health, safety, environmental and standard procedures and policies 
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests 
• Chair weekly Operations Meeting in absence of MRF Manager

• Ensure PM checks are carried out and data captured 
• Ensure that preventative maintenance is carried out 
• Ensure that a maintenance diary is kept up to date 
• Supervise the repair of breakdowns to balers and forklifts

• Maintaining work relationship with the workers’ committees, by means of healthy communication 
• Negotiate and liaise with and between, finance department, senior management and suppliers (when required)

• Monitor stock levels of consumables and place orders 
• Order materials and equipment 
• Liaise with suppliers, executive and finance department

• Grade 12 / matric or equivalent 
• 5-10 Years working experience 
• Code 8 drivers’ license  
• Management skills  
• Computer literate 
• Forklift license