Supervisor/Incharge

MRF Centre Supervisor (Waste Management) – Central Delhi

Position: Supervisor – Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Centre

Location: Central Delhi, Delhi

Reports to: MRF Centre Manager / Operations Manager

Team Size: 5–20 staff (sorters, helpers, machine operators, drivers as applicable)

Role OverviewThe MRF Supervisor is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the Material Recovery Facility in central Delhi, ensuring efficient segregation, processing, and dispatch of recyclable and non-recyclable waste while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance with municipal and company standards.indeed+3

The role combines frontline people management, coordination with officers and engineers, and basic computer-based data entry for attendance, production, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Management & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of 5–20 workers involved in waste segregation, sorting, baling, loading/unloading, and housekeeping.
• Allocate work, set daily targets, and monitor productivity and quality of output (e.g., purity of sorted streams, bale weights).
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and environmental guidelines at the MRF.
• Handle shift scheduling, break rotations, and arrange alternate coverage in case of absenteeism or equipment failure.
• Train new staff on sorting standards, safety practices, and use of equipment; provide on-the-job coaching and performance feedback.

2. Interaction with Officers, Engineers & Stakeholders

• Act as the primary on-site contact for municipal officers, SWM engineers, and visiting officials from the local body/ULB.
• Coordinate with engineers and maintenance teams on equipment issues, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support inspections, audits, and compliance checks by providing records, access, and explanations of operations.
• Liaise with transport vendors, collection teams, and buyers of recyclables to ensure timely inbound/outbound operations.

3. Data Entry, Attendance & Reporting

• Mark daily attendance of all staff (manual and/or computer-based) and ensure accuracy for payroll processing.
• Enter operational data into the computer system: quantity of waste received, sorted output by category, bales produced, dispatch details, and downtime incidents.
• Maintain site registers/logs and digital records as required (e.g., weighbridge slips, fuel/consumable usage, incident reports).
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports to the MRF Manager on productivity, quality, safety incidents, and manpower.

4. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce use of PPE (gloves, masks, shoes, uniforms) and safe working practices; stop unsafe acts immediately.
• Ensure proper segregation of hazardous/non-hazardous waste and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Monitor contamination levels in sorted streams and take corrective actions to meet quality specifications for recyclables.
• Report accidents, injuries, and near-misses; assist in investigations and implementation of corrective measures.

5. Site & Resource Management

• Maintain cleanliness, order, and discipline within the MRF premises and surrounding area.
• Monitor usage of fuel, consumables, and inventory; prevent misuse, pilferage, and wastage.
• Ensure basic upkeep of machinery and equipment; log faults and coordinate timely repairs.
• Escalate operational issues (manpower shortage, major breakdowns, complaints from residents/officers) to the Manager promptly.