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Medical Waste Treatment Plant Supervisor

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

SR24000479

Date posted:

Friday, May 9, 2025

Location:

Clayville, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:

Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant Ensure compliance

POSITION INFO:

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance
  
  

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience
  
  

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Advertising Services

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We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties :

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements :

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education :

Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills :

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions :

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions:

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions:

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions:

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.

Job Purpose:

• To supervise, organise, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans. Reporting to Production Manager.

Minimum Requirement:

• Matric/ Grade 12 (with Maths and Science as subjects)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision
• National Diploma in Production Management, or the studying towards the same or similar qualification will be an added advantage
• 6+years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment
• Industrial Engineering experience

Main Responsibilities:

Production Planning:

• Schedule and monitor Production activities
• Schedule and efficiently arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, Blend, Products etc.)

Production Management:

• Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies
• Ensures correct start up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift
• Balance the production lines (manning levels)
• Supervise the work units to achieve work unit objectives
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
• Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations
• Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
• FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
• Control the manufacturing/production process
• Adjust and maintain production process and machinery
• Take corrective action where necessary
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality/control department and process engineering to resolve problems. This is to ensure low rates of repairs and rejects are achieved
• Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instruction sheets
• Ensures correct manning level for the production output required
• Complies with all statutory requirements
• Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition

Raw Materials:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
• Supervises the monthly stock take and ensures that records are correctly entered
• Count stock for a Stock Take integrity check (check product condition during the count)

Material Handling:

• Identify and process waste
• Report material issues/concerns

Maintenance:

• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning
• Monitor maintenance or manufacturing equipment, tooling and services
• Inform responsible person of equipment/tooling breakdown and complete Job Card, if applicable
• Prepare for product changes as required by the production plan. Complete change over paperwork
• Performs minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvements
• Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. kaizen

People Management:

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.
• Resolve grievances & disputes
• Plans and provides for on the job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivates production operators continuously of correct work practices and provides on the job training of new production operators
• Attends all meetings and training courses as requested. Ensures all subordinates attend required training courses, especially those in respect of quality and safety
• Responsible to ensure that Payroll SACO hours submissions are done in time for Payroll Processing
• Ensure SACO clockings & exceptions are processed daily and timeously for payroll processing
• Ensure any issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system is reported to the payroll department immediately
• Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with MIBCO Main Agreement
• Report any overtime exemptions (more than 10 hours per week) to the HR Department immediately

SHE:

• Ensures safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department
• Reports any unsafe equipment, working conditions and practices to the Production Manager
• Ensure machines and production areas are always kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S good housekeeping principles.
• Ensures that all safe working procedures are always adhered to by subordinates
• Also endures protective clothing, shoes and glasses are always worn correctly and in designated areas
• Ensures that all safety devices on the plant are operating correctly, including lock out tag out

• Supervise the maintenance team (Fitters) to meet operational targets and work unit objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, audits, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain plant availability and efficiency at 95% or higher.
• Implement new projects and meet agreed deliverables.
• Adhere to all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Build and sustain effective supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory of equipment, consumables, and critical spares.
• Plan, organize, and monitor day-to-day work activities.
• Manage performance, conflict, and discipline within the team.

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Recognised Artisan Qualification (Millwright or Fitter)
• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Computer literate
• Valid drivers license

• Strong safety awareness
• Operational problem solving & decision-making skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Independent and flexible work style
• Resilience under pressure
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Deadline-driven mindset

One of our top mining clients is looking for a highly experienced and skilled General Engineering Supervisor to manage their mining team in the Free State.

Requirements Include:

• 4 Years Experience as a supervisor
• Relevant experience on maintenance of beneficiation plant equipment:
• Cone Crushers, Jaw Crushers, Ball Mills, Conveyors, Screens, Pumps, Surface Mobile Equipment, Lifting Machines.
• MV, LV and Domestic Electrical Reticulation Switch Gear, Capacitor Banks.

Oversee the management of the first 50 vehicles within the fleet.

Monitor vehicle performance and condition through a fleet management system.

Book vehicles for routine maintenance, service, and tire changes as required.

Ensure that all vehicles are in working order for the drivers at the beginning of each shift.

Driver Scheduling & Coordination :

Ensure that top available drivers have accepted the weekly shift schedule.

Manage a rotating shift schedule.

Monitor the availability of drivers, ensuring that shifts are always covered.

Onboarding & Shift Handover :

Ensure all drivers report before their shift for the onboarding process.

Facilitate the onboarding process, including :

Breathalyzer test.

Vehicle inspection check (ensuring the car is in optimal condition).

Driver to sign off on the vehicle status (including battery level) and accept responsibility for the shift.

Battery Management :

Monitor battery levels of all vehicles in real-time.

Coordinate the recall of vehicles to the hub to charge

Manage the schedule of recharging to avoid bottlenecks and ensure there are enough vehicles available for peak demand times.

Vehicle Inspection & Rating (Post-Shift) :

Perform vehicle inspections once the driver has completed their shift.

Ask the driver to sign off on the vehicle's condition after their shift is complete.

Rate the vehicle's condition based on the inspection and capture this score on the driver's profile.

The vehicle status score will contribute to the driver's overall score, which determines their eligibility for performance bonuses.

Fleet Performance Monitoring :

Track vehicle usage and performance metrics to ensure efficient operation.

Act as the point of contact for drivers during their shifts for any concerns or issues that arise with the vehicle or during the driving process.

Communication & Coordination :

Liaise with the Vehicle Division for all vehicle repairs, maintenance, and parts replacement.

Communicate with the Charging Division to ensure the availability of sufficient charging infrastructure.

Work closely with the Ops Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure smooth operations and resolve any arising operational issues.

Reporting & Documentation :

Maintain logs and records of daily vehicle usage, service appointments, driver schedules, and vehicle inspection results.

Provide operational reports on vehicle performance, driver compliance, and other KPIs to the management team.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Proven experience in fleet management or operations coordination.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work with various management systems, including fleet management and scheduling software.

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.

Ability to monitor and manage real-time data (battery levels, vehicle availability).

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle unforeseen operational challenges.