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Primary Base: Mombasa
Industry: Waste Management & Recycling
Employment Status: Full-Time
Career Stage: Mid-level (2–3 years' experience)
Academic Requirement: Diploma in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, or related field
Operational Summary
We are looking for a high-energy Production Supervisor to anchor our glass cullet manufacturing facility. Based in Mombasa, you will be responsible for transforming raw waste glass into high-quality cullet through safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible processes. You will lead the frontline team to ensure that daily output meets our rigorous industry specifications.
The Mission
Your goal is to optimize the recycling lifecycle. You will bridge the gap between raw material intake and finished product dispatch, overseeing everything from mechanical crushing and sorting to final quality audits. This role is essential for maintaining a seamless flow of recycled materials while upholding the highest standards of plant safety and machinery uptime.
Candidate Requirements
Work History: At least 2–3 years of experience in production supervision, route-to-market operations, or field logistics.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential for data analysis and performance reporting.
Industry Context: Experience in the food and beverage industry or waste management is an added advantage.
Geographical Knowledge: A strong understanding of Mombasa and its surrounding regional logistics.
Functional Expertise
Production Governance: Ability to develop and implement complex shift schedules and maintain optimal machinery utilization.
Quality & Compliance: A sharp eye for detail in sampling and testing to detect contamination or sizing inconsistencies.
Workforce Leadership: Proven experience in mentoring staff, managing attendance, and fostering an accountable work culture.
Safety First: A disciplined approach to enforcing PPE usage, conducting risk assessments, and investigating near-misses.
Compensation & Workplace Value
Remuneration: Kshs. 40,000 Gross.
Environmental Impact: Play a direct role in Kenya’s growing green economy and recycling sector.
Leadership Autonomy: Lead continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization strategies.
Professional Growth: Exposure to large-scale waste management infrastructure and regional distribution networks.
Key Skills
Quality Control Production Supervisor Glass Recycling Cullet Processing Waste Management Plant Operations Industrial Supervision Mombasa.This tool helps you see how closely your CV matches a job description. It also gives you simple suggestions on what to improve so you have a better chance of getting shortlisted.
