Malindi Water and Sanitation Company seeks to recruit a qualified and motivated Briquette Production Supervisor to oversee briquette production operations within its sludge-to-resource programme at Sabaki Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant.
Briquette Production Supervisor at Malindi Water and Sewerage Company in Nairobi, Kenya
Posted
3 days ago
Apply by
31 Aug
Full Time
On Site
Mid
Engineering & Technical Services
Engineering & Technology
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily briquette production activities including carbonization, drying, mixing, and pressing.
- Ensure safe handling of sludge-derived feedstock and adherence to OHS standards.
- Operate and maintain briquette production machinery and equipment.
- Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with set specifications.
- Maintain production records, inventory logs, and equipment checklists.
- Train and supervise production staff and casual workers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, Environmental Science, or related field with a minimum working experience of 3 years OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, Environmental Science, or related field with a minimum working experience of 5 years.
- Practical experience in briquette or biomass production.
- Basic electro-mechanical Plant and process troubleshooting ability.
- Strong understanding of safety and hygiene requirements.
- Strong supervisory skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Integrity and high work ethic.
Job Details
Job Function
Engineering & Technology
Minimum Experience
3 years
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Area of Study
Engineering
Field of Study
Mechanical Engineering
Languages
English
Additional Information
How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Malindi Water and Sewerage Company on malindiwater.co.ke to apply.
Show Your Production Floor Leadership
This role is about running a briquette line safely and efficiently. Hiring managers will look for hands-on experience with machinery and a track record of supervising teams under production pressure.
1. Highlight your briquette or biomass experience: If you have worked with briquette presses, carbonizers, or dryers, put that front and center on your CV. Describe the scale of operations and your specific role in troubleshooting and maintenance.
2. Prove your supervisory skills: Give examples of how you've trained and managed casual workers or production staff. Mention any improvements in productivity or safety you achieved.
3. Emphasize OHS knowledge: Safety is critical when handling sludge-derived feedstock. Be ready to discuss specific safety protocols you've implemented or followed, and any relevant certifications.
4. Prepare for technical questions: Expect questions on electro-mechanical troubleshooting. Review basic motor controls, conveyors, and process flow diagrams.
5. Show your record-keeping ability: Production logs and inventory are part of the job. Bring examples of reports or checklists you've maintained.
6. Understand the product: Briquettes have quality specs like density and moisture content. Be ready to talk about how you'd monitor and ensure these.
7. Align with the mission: This is a sludge-to-resource programme. Show enthusiasm for environmental sustainability and turning waste into valuable products.
8. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the current production capacity, challenges they face, and how success is measured for this role.
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