PFC Description Job Description Associate - operations (Sourcing) Plastics For Change has developed a sustainable sourcing platform connecting waste collectors to global brands to ensure a steady supply of high-quality recycled material. This fair-trade verified ethical sourcing platform aims to improve products' social and environmental impact by creating efficient shared-value chains and increasing the quality of recycled plastic. Plastics For Change provides the expertise to replace virgin plastic with ethically sourced recycled plastic. Join us in our mission to create dignified livelihoods and prevent ocean plastic by visiting Job Title Associate - Operations (Sourcing - 90% Field Work) Reports To Manager - Operations Location Chennai Job Description We are looking for a highly committed and passionate individual who believes in bringing change in the informal recycling sector through community relations and capacity building. This individual should be passionate about grass-root field work. We are looking for people who share our values and are driven to create social and economic inclusion. Duties and Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Management: 1. Identifying, networking, mobilizing and engaging key stakeholders across the informal sector in plastic recycling industry to formal supply chain. Our key stakeholders are Home Based Workers (HBW), Waste Pickers (WP), Itinerant Buyers (IB), Van Units (VU), Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC), Waste Pickers Community Leaders, Scrap Shops (SS), Wholesaler etc. 2. Enrolling and managing stakeholders on PFC platform. 3. Building trust with stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships. 4. Increasing plastic sourcing and supply from stakeholders by ensuring ethical sourcing and fair price. 5. Facilitating management and client visits with stakeholders. Capacity Building: 1. Conducting one-to-one capacity building to strengthen stakeholders working capacity w.r.t PFC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 2. Conducting one-to-one CRM (mobile technology) training for stakeholders. 3. Creating awareness and sensitizing stakeholders on various social/govt. schemes and services, statutory compliances and policies with the help of NGO/Franchise partners. 4. Facilitating stakeholder formalization in the sector by enabling opening bank accounts, PAN, ensuring statutory compliances, policies etc. Reporting and Documentation: 1. Maintaining various due-diligence and other required documentation at stakeholder level, managing, monitoring and reviewing it periodically. 2. Ensuring timely, concise and accurate reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis on prescribed formats. 3. Ensuring timely, concise and accurate CRM updates and also ensuring stakeholders are updating it regularly. 4. Maintain case work and community work documents of stakeholders. 5. Help managers and teams to capture information from the field as and when required. General responsibilities: 1. Ensure professionalism at all times and demonstrate exemplary prioritisation of workload skills. 2. Ensure that the PFC policies, SOPs and protocols are being adhered to at all levels of the company. 3. Ensure strict adherence to data confidentiality and security. 4. Willingness to travel frequently cross Bengaluru city, sometimes at short notice, including other places as per need of project or company. 5. Work closely with PFC team and Partners. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications ● Graduate with 0 to 2 years of field work experience in the informal sector. ● Good understanding of social and environmental concepts and methods. ● Experience of being part of any program/project management or field work would be an added advantage. ● Past Experience of working in the fields of Urban or Rural Development, Environment, Community Relations / Interventions / Engagement, Plastics Recycling, Waste Management will be helpful. ● Fluency in local language and moderate English working Knowledge. ● Sound understanding of informal sector and vulnerable communities Skills ● Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in field alone. ● Open to new challenges. ● Good data management, documentation and reporting skills. ● Good computer skills – MS Office and Working on CRM. ● Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks. ● Eye for detail. ● Able to learn new systems, methods, processes and procedures. ● Able to meet deadlines and produce quality outputs. ● Proactive and self motivated. ● Humility, honesty, transparency, integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. CTC/Compensation: 1. Competitive as per industry standards, including performance bonus, medical insurance, and a fixed travel allowance. Please apply to [email protected] Note: CVs are accepted only in PDF Job Types: Full-time, Fresher Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Leave encashment Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Application Question(s): Are you willing to do 80% of field work? Work Location: In person
This is a full-time role for an Associate/Sr. Associate- Sourcing & Compliance at Plastics For Change located in Kolkata, the Associate/Sr. Associate will closely collaborate with job work baler, scrap shops and Supply Partner Relationship Manager to ensure plastics sourcing and statutory compliance at the Supply Partner (job work baler) level. The key focus areas of the Associate/Sr. Associate-Sourcing & Compliance would be: Sourcing & Compliance: 1. Identifying, networking, mobilising and engaging key plastics suppliers across the informal sector such as Home Based Workers (HBW), Waste Collectors (WC), Itinerant Buyers (IB), Van Units (VU), Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC), Waste Pickers Community Leaders, Scrap Shops (SS), Wholesaler etc. to ethically source required plastics. 2. Supporting the above stakeholders to transform from the informal to the formal sector. 3. Enrolling and managing the above stakeholders on the PFC technology platform to do buy-sell transactions. 4. Building trust with the above stakeholders and maintaining strong working relationships to ensure consistent plastic sourcing. 5. Increasing plastic sourcing and supply from the above stakeholders by ensuring ethical sourcing and fair trade standards. 6. Facilitating management and client visits with the above stakeholders. 7. Implementing, managing and overseeing fair trade standards and statutory compliance at the Supply Partner (Job Work Baler) level. 8. Achieve WFTO, OBP and any other certification standards at the Supply Partner (Job Work Baler) level as required by PFC. 9. Passing internal and external audits. 10. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve the above indicators. 11. Work towards implementing the industry's best practices and designing methodologies, tools and SoPs that contribute towards smooth compliance management. Job Description Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Leave encashment Provident Fund Application Question(s): What is your current CTC? What is your expected CTC? How many years of field sales experience? Are you willing to do 80% field work? Work Location: In person
The timely rollout and implementation of projects, ensuring alignment with project plans. Track and ensure quality delivery of detailed implementation plans (DIPs). Collaborate with program lead and coordinator and internal teams to secure necessary support for project execution. Encourage and incorporate innovative approaches in project activities. Address operational challenges promptly in coordination with the program coordinator and Program Lead. Conduct regular field visits (100% of the time) to monitor progress and ensure goals are met. Foster community involvement and ownership of project activities for long-term sustainability. Align project activities with community aspirations and leverage their strengths to enhance ownership.Maintain transparency and accountability in all project activities to benefit the target population. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at community, ward, and district levels across private, government, academic, and NGO sectors. Increase project and organizational visibility among government and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities to align stakeholder activities with project goals. Represent the project and organization at meetings, committees, and advocacy forums. Participate in advocacy efforts at district and state levels to drive impactful change. Collaborate with the technical team to design effective advocacy strategies and activities. Job Type: Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Application Question(s): Are you willing to do 100% fieldwork? What languages are you proficient in? What is your qualification? What is your expected CTC Work Location: In person Speak with the employer +91 8637886245
The timely rollout and implementation of projects, ensuring alignment with project plans. Track and ensure quality delivery of detailed implementation plans (DIPs). Collaborate with program lead and coordinator and internal teams to secure necessary support for project execution. Encourage and incorporate innovative approaches in project activities. Address operational challenges promptly in coordination with the program coordinator and Program Lead. Conduct regular field visits (100% of the time) to monitor progress and ensure goals are met. Foster community involvement and ownership of project activities for long-term sustainability. Align project activities with community aspirations and leverage their strengths to enhance ownership.Maintain transparency and accountability in all project activities to benefit the target population. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at community, ward, and district levels across private, government, academic, and NGO sectors. Increase project and organizational visibility among government and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities to align stakeholder activities with project goals. Represent the project and organization at meetings, committees, and advocacy forums. Participate in advocacy efforts at district and state levels to drive impactful change. Collaborate with the technical team to design effective advocacy strategies and activities. Job Type: Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Application Question(s): Are you willing to do 100% fieldwork? What languages are you proficient in? What is your qualification? What is your expected CTC Work Location: In person Speak with the employer +91 8637886245
Job Description – Supervisor- Production Plastics For Change has developed an ethical sourcing platform to create sustainable livelihoods for the urban poor, while transitioning the industry towards a circular economy. Our deal process and mobile platform provides wastepickers with access to fair and consistent income opportunities. Similar to fair trade agriculture, our platform creates transparency and accountability from the base of the supply chain to the store shelf. This results in more efficient shared-value chains and higher quality recycled plastic. We provide expertise to help catalyze brands and manufacturers to replace the use of virgin plastic with ethically sourced recycled plastic, thereby immediately improving the social and environmental impact of their products. For more information please log on to our website Job Description Job Title Supervisor- Production Reports To Associate Manager- Production Location Chennai Duties and Key Responsibilities Production Supervision: To maintain workflow by monitoring production process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring manpower and resources. To maintain product quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To ensure that production processes, as well as machines, other equipments are used economically throughout. To ensure ongoing continual improvements of processes and overall productivity. To implement lean manufacturing principles wherever applicable. To ensuring economical, timely, and efficient production, as well as maintenance of equipment. Organization and responsibility for incoming raw material and goods verification. Maintain MIS reports and Inventory responsibility for input and finished goods including weekly/Monthly inventory reports to the Facility Manager. To maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. To resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action. General responsibilities : Ensure professionalism at all times and demonstrate exemplary prioritisation of workload skills. Ensure that the PFC policies, SOPs and protocols are being adhered to at all levels of the company. Ensure strict adherence to data confidentiality and security. Willingness to travel frequently across PFC site locations, sometimes at short notice, including other places as per need of project or the company. Work closely with the PFC team and Partners. Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to carry out any other related duties that are necessary for the optimum functioning of the company as a whole within the employee's skills and abilities whenever a need is pointed out, becomes apparent or as reasonably instructed. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications ITI / Diploma in Engineering 6 to 8 years of experience as a production supervisor in plastics industry. Good understanding of production operations Fluency in Tamil CTC As per Industry Standards. Disclaimer- PFC is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PFC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PFC will not tolerate any kind of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PFC encourages applicants of all ages. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Application Question(s): What is your current CTC? What is your expected CTC? Do you have experience in the plastic indusctry ? Work Location: In person
Job Description – Supervisor- Production Plastics For Change has developed an ethical sourcing platform to create sustainable livelihoods for the urban poor, while transitioning the industry towards a circular economy. Our deal process and mobile platform provides wastepickers with access to fair and consistent income opportunities. Similar to fair trade agriculture, our platform creates transparency and accountability from the base of the supply chain to the store shelf. This results in more efficient shared-value chains and higher quality recycled plastic. We provide expertise to help catalyze brands and manufacturers to replace the use of virgin plastic with ethically sourced recycled plastic, thereby immediately improving the social and environmental impact of their products. For more information please log on to our website Job Description Job Title Supervisor- Production Reports To Associate Manager- Production Location Chennai Duties and Key Responsibilities Production Supervision: To maintain workflow by monitoring production process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring manpower and resources. To maintain product quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To ensure that production processes, as well as machines, other equipments are used economically throughout. To ensure ongoing continual improvements of processes and overall productivity. To implement lean manufacturing principles wherever applicable. To ensuring economical, timely, and efficient production, as well as maintenance of equipment. Organization and responsibility for incoming raw material and goods verification. Maintain MIS reports and Inventory responsibility for input and finished goods including weekly/Monthly inventory reports to the Facility Manager. To maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. To resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action. General responsibilities : Ensure professionalism at all times and demonstrate exemplary prioritisation of workload skills. Ensure that the PFC policies, SOPs and protocols are being adhered to at all levels of the company. Ensure strict adherence to data confidentiality and security. Willingness to travel frequently across PFC site locations, sometimes at short notice, including other places as per need of project or the company. Work closely with the PFC team and Partners. Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to carry out any other related duties that are necessary for the optimum functioning of the company as a whole within the employee's skills and abilities whenever a need is pointed out, becomes apparent or as reasonably instructed. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications ITI / Diploma in Engineering 6 to 8 years of experience as a production supervisor in plastics industry. Good understanding of production operations Fluency in Tamil CTC As per Industry Standards. Disclaimer- PFC is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PFC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PFC will not tolerate any kind of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PFC encourages applicants of all ages. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Application Question(s): What is your current CTC? What is your expected CTC? Do you have experience in the plastic indusctry ? Work Location: In person
The timely rollout and implementation of projects, ensuring alignment with project plans. Track and ensure quality delivery of detailed implementation plans (DIPs). Collaborate with program lead and coordinator and internal teams to secure necessary support for project execution. Encourage and incorporate innovative approaches in project activities. Address operational challenges promptly in coordination with the program coordinator and Program Lead. Conduct regular field visits (100% of the time) to monitor progress and ensure goals are met. Foster community involvement and ownership of project activities for long-term sustainability. Align project activities with community aspirations and leverage their strengths to enhance ownership.Maintain transparency and accountability in all project activities to benefit the target population. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at community, ward, and district levels across private, government, academic, and NGO sectors. Increase project and organizational visibility among government and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities to align stakeholder activities with project goals. Represent the project and organization at meetings, committees, and advocacy forums. Participate in advocacy efforts at district and state levels to drive impactful change. Collaborate with the technical team to design effective advocacy strategies and activities. Job Type: Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Application Question(s): Are you willing to do 100% fieldwork? Do you have experience in community development? How many years of experience you have? Work Location: In person
The timely rollout and implementation of projects, ensuring alignment with project plans. Track and ensure quality delivery of detailed implementation plans (DIPs). Collaborate with program lead and coordinator and internal teams to secure necessary support for project execution. Encourage and incorporate innovative approaches in project activities. Address operational challenges promptly in coordination with the program coordinator and Program Lead. Conduct regular field visits (100% of the time) to monitor progress and ensure goals are met. Foster community involvement and ownership of project activities for long-term sustainability. Align project activities with community aspirations and leverage their strengths to enhance ownership.Maintain transparency and accountability in all project activities to benefit the target population. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at community, ward, and district levels across private, government, academic, and NGO sectors. Increase project and organizational visibility among government and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities to align stakeholder activities with project goals. Represent the project and organization at meetings, committees, and advocacy forums. Participate in advocacy efforts at district and state levels to drive impactful change. Collaborate with the technical team to design effective advocacy strategies and activities. Job Type: Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Application Question(s): Are you willing to do 100% fieldwork? Do you have experience in community development? How many years of experience you have? Work Location: In person