Team Leader at TakaTaka Solutions

• The Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a specific team at the Sorting Site, ensuring that all waste management activities, including sorting, baling, and processing, are carried out efficiently and according to company standards. The role involves coordinating team activities, maintaining productivity, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

KEY RESPONSIBIITIES
Leadership:

• Lead a team of support staff.
• Ensure effective manpower planning.
• Motivate and support the team to achieve Plastic Sorting goals and targets.

Quality Control:

• Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of plastic sorting operations.

Baling Operations:

• Work with the Sorting Plant Manager and Sorting Plant Supervisor to develop plastic sorting schedules and plans.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the sorting process.
• Proper planning to ensure residual waste is minimized. I.e. all dabras in the right storage area.
• Ensuring proper housekeeping around the respective sorting area. (E.g. no waste on the ground, waste only in (whole) dabras). 
• Ensuring proper housekeeping around the respective dabra storage, bale storage and baling area.
• Ensuring that the respective Plastic Sorting team sorting and baling targets are met as set by MRF manager (both quality and quantity)

Reporting and documentation: 

• Keep accurate records of sorting numbers and staff attendance.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve overall facility efficiency and effectiveness.  

Safety Compliance:

• Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for plastic sorting Staff.
• Ensuring all staff are wearing their personal protective equipment.
• Investigate and report accidents or incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions.

Equipment Monitoring 

• Monitoring equipment and tracking materials usage for the daily operations such as baling straps.

Inventory tracking

• Conduct stock counts for recyclable materials baled and unbaled on a weekly basis.
• Assist the head of department in verifying stocks and reconciling the inventory reports.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Diploma or certificate in operations/agricultural/horticultural/Horticultural/Warehouse management, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience:

• At least One (1) Year leading a team in a production, packs house, Warehouse logistics, or any other industrial operations working in teams.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team to meet operational goals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• Leadership and People Management.
• Numerical Knowledge.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Time Management and Organization
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Safety Awareness
• Team Collaboration