Vacancy: Senior Plant Supervisor

Company Profile

Serendipalm Co. Ltd. operates a Fairtrade & Organic commercial palm oil project with small holders and a “traditional” village-based oil mill. The project supplies several brands in Europe and in the U.S., is organic and fair trade certified and has a positive impact on rural development in the Eastern Region. It is diversifying into cocoa and other organic and fair products, including value addition that requires processing.

Serendipalm is value-driven with a highly motivated team of 20+ professionals who manage a 300+ local staff, many unskilled. A team from Dr. Bronner’s, Serendipalm’s sister company, provides support in several areas, including accounts and advisory support.

Job Description

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining mechanical systems within the plastic waste recycling facility.


• Developing and improving mechanical processes and equipment for efficient plastic waste recycling.


• Conducting feasibility studies and providing technical input for new recycling projects.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of mechanical systems.


• Identifying and resolving mechanical issues, troubleshooting breakdowns, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.


• Shall manage the integrated waste management facility program. 


• Shall manage collectors to collect plastics from various communities on a daily basis.


• Mobilizing youth in the community for regular cleaning.


• Shall ensure the weighing of collected plastics and ensure payments to all collectors. 


• Assist in the review of standard operating procedures for the functional area tasks. 


• Adhering to industry safety standards and regulations while promoting a culture of safety throughout the facility.


• Create and put plans in place to provide a reliable and efficient service for the collection, cleaning, pressing and baling of plastic waste 


• Support in installing and managing equipment at the central collection/storage centre.  


• Ensure site tidiness and facility maintenance at all times.


• Support the development of global sustainable plastics agenda.


• Promote awareness of the impact of environmental decisions across the organization.


• Keep proper documentation of all activities on site.


• Shall carry out other assignments as requested by management.

Required Skills or Experience

• A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plastic Waste Recycling or other related field at Diploma or Bachelors levels.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment used in recycling processes.


• 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.

• 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