Technical Lead

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the end-to-end operational value chain of the MRF — collection, weighing, dismantling, refurbishment, ITAD and mechanical shredding/separation — to meet throughput, recovery and quality targets safely and efficiently. Translate the facility’s production plan into daily line performance and drive continuous improvement across all processing streams

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule daily/weekly throughput across dismantling, the shredder and separation line, refurbishment and ITAD to balance capacity with inbound WEEE volumes.

• Own the operational mass-balance: ensure every consignment is weighed at the weighbridge, tracked by stream and reconciled from input to recovered fraction and residual.

• Optimise the shredding and mechanical separation process (ferrous, non-ferrous, plastics, PCB fines) to maximise recovery rate and fraction purity.

• Set standard operating procedures for hazardous-component removal (batteries, capacitors, CRT/LCD, mercury lamps, toner) and safe segregation of hazardous fractions.

• Coordinate the collector network and logistics schedule with the Collection & Logistics Coordinator to secure steady, quality feedstock.

• Drive plant availability and uptime by aligning the Maintenance Technician’s preventive-maintenance plan with the production schedule.

• Monitor daily production KPIs and lead shift-level problem solving, root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement (Kaizen/5S) on the lines.

• Manage operational manpower, shift rosters, training and competency across operators, technicians, sorters and handlers.

• Control operational consumables, PPE usage and stock of critical spares in coordination with Stores.

• Report operational performance, bottlenecks and improvement initiatives to the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Degree/diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering, Environmental or Operations Management; 5-8 years in production, plant or recycling operations with at least 3 in a supervisory/managerial role; experience with processing lines, material flows and shift operations essential.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Production planning and scheduling; process optimisation and lean tools; mass-balance and yield analysis; people leadership across shifts; data-driven decision making; strong HSE orientation; problem-solving under production pressure.

If you are ably qualified, experienced and posses the required skillset to take on the above role, kindly send your CV, copies of your qualifications and application letter in one document to info@incoteczambia.com with the subject Technical Lead.

Note; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.