Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

MAWASCO was incorporated on 24th August 2005. Its shareholding is currently under the County Government of Kilifi. It stated its operations on 1st February 2006.Its mandate is to provide cost effective and affordable quality water & sanitation service

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Strong supervisory skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork
• Integrity and high work ethic

Responsibilities or duties

• 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

• 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

• Strong supervisory skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork
• Integrity and high work ethic
• Basic electro-mechanical Plant and process troubleshooting ability
• Strong understanding of safety and hygiene requirements

• 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.