Plant Head

Plant Head (Recycling Division)

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Company Overview

Recycling Division

Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the recycling plant, including EREMA recycling, washing, extrusion, and compounding lines.
• Ensure optimal utilization of plant capacity and raw materials to achieve production targets.
• Develop and implement production schedules, preventive maintenance plans, and process controls.

Technical & Process Excellence

• Oversee

  recycling, extrusion, and compounding of PP & PE materials

  into recycled granules.
• Formulate and adjust compounding recipes, additives, and quality parameters based on customer/market requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex processing challenges, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Introduce international best practices for energy efficiency, yield improvement, and cost optimization.

Quality & Compliance

• Establish and monitor strict

  quality assurance systems

  to ensure recycled granules meet required specifications.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Maintain ISO / industry certifications and documentation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of managers, engineers, and operators.
• Build technical capacity of local staff through structured training and mentoring.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Strategy & Growth

• Collaborate with senior management on capacity expansion projects, new product development, and market diversification.
• Evaluate new technologies, machinery, and process improvements.
• Support business development through technical inputs for local and export markets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Efficiency:

  Output vs capacity utilization.

• Quality Performance:

  Percentage of batches meeting specs.

• Cost Control:

  Material yield, energy efficiency, and overhead control.

• Downtime Management:

  Machine uptime and preventive maintenance success.

• Team Development:

  Staff retention, skill enhancement, and training outcomes.

• Sustainability Impact:

  Reduction of waste, energy efficiency metrics.

Candidate Profile

• Experience:

  Minimum

  10–15 years

  in plastics recycling/compounding, with at least

  5 years in a plant leadership role

  .

• Technical Expertise:

  Strong hands-on experience with

  EREMA lines, washing lines, extrusion & compounding of PP/PE materials

  .

• Education:

  Degree/Diploma in Polymer Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• Leadership Skills:

  Ability to manage large technical teams and align them with business objectives.

• Problem Solving:

  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in recycling processes.

• Global Exposure:

  Familiarity with international standards and best practices in recycling.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Expat/local package: housing, transport, medical, and relocation support

  (for international hires).

• Professional development opportunities and exposure to large-scale international operations.
• A chance to create

  real social and environmental impact

  in one of Africa’s leading recycling operations.

Candidate Focus

• Senior Operations / Plant Heads currently running

  EREMA / washing / compounding lines

  .
• Candidates with proven track record in

  PP & PE recycling and compounding

  .
• Individuals open to international assignments, especially in Africa.

Additional Notes

• Position is

  based in EAST AFRICA

  with full expat package.
• We are willing to relocate top talent from India or other Asian markets.
• Preference for candidates who have managed

  200+ workforce

  and scaled plant capacity.