Overview

Serendipalm Co. Ltd. operates Ghana’s only palm oil commercial project with smallholders and a
“traditional” Rural palm oil Mill. The project supplies several brands in Europe and the U.S., is organic and
fair trade certified and has a positive impact on rural development in the Eastern Region. Serendipalm is
recruiting a Senior Plant Supervisor for a maximum period of three (3) years to manage a plastic waste
management project it is setting up in Asuom, Eastern region of Ghana.

What You Will Do

1. Create and put plans in place to provide a reliable and efficient service for the collection, cleaning,
   pressing, baling and transportation plastic waste to satellite centres and main processing centre in
   Asuom.
2. Support in installing and managing equipment at the central collection/storage centre.
3. Lead in the implementation of waste management program at the site.
4. Manage the integrated waste management facility program.
5. Manage collectors to collect plastics from various Communities on a daily basis
6. Ensure the weighing of collected plastics and ensure payment to all collectors.
7. Assist in the review of Standard Operating Procedures for the functional area tasks.
8. Assist in developing and instituting waste management training modules for employees on the project
   site.
9. Ensure site tidiness and facility maintenance at all times.
10. Provide health and safety training to all collectors and workers on site.
11. Conduct scheduled inspection and audit the performance of site potable.
12. Participate in hazardous waste tracking and provide training to employees on waste as specified in the
    waste management plan.
13. Develop collaborative programming and drive engagement with external stakeholders to support and
    enable implementation of plastics agenda.
14. Lead or support the development of global sustainable plastics agenda.
15. Promote awareness of the impact of environmental decisions across the organization.
16. Monitor and assess the performance of Collectors and develop them in appropriate areas to ensure
    proper collection and disposal of waste.
17. Coordinate the initial transport and sale of baled plastic wastes to recycling plants in Accra.
18. Keep proper documentation of all activities on site.
19. Shall carry out other assignments as requested by management.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences

• A formal qualification in Environmental Management, Plastic Waste Recycling or other related fields
  at Diploma or Bachelor’s levels.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in plastic waste management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, emails and database management.
• Ability to ensure proper coordination and organization of work among team.
• Self-driven, motivated, team-oriented and able to communicate and work with colleagues in a
  productive and open style.
• Ability to analyze a problem and select practical solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and a proactive approach to effective communication
  in Twi and English are a must.
• Willingness to relocate full-time to Asuom, Eastern Region
• Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid license.

What we can offer you

• Serendipalm Offers:
• A job with opportunities for growth
• Performance-based competitive compensation and benefits
• A very collegial and constructive working environment
• Management support of training to enhance job skills and experience
• References will be required