GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR- RESOURCE RECOVERY DIVISION

Job Type                                  :                Permanent

Reports To                              :                Chief Operations Officer

Direct Reports                        :                General Managers / Business Heads (Compost & Recycling Plants; IRECOPs)

• Develop and own the Divisional business plan, annual budget and financial targets, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy and financial objectives of the E&S Processing Cluster.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability by identifying new business opportunities, improving commercial performance, optimising revenue streams and ensuring effective utilisation of divisional assets and resources.
• Monitor and manage the Division's P&L performance, including revenue, operating costs, margins, cash flow, capital expenditure and other key financial indicators, and take timely corrective action where performance deviates from plan.
• Lead cost optimisation and productivity improvement initiatives across the Division while maintaining appropriate standards of service delivery, operational efficiency, quality and safety.
• Provide regular financial and business performance reports to the Chief Operations Officer and Cluster Management, highlighting achievements, risks, variances, corrective actions and opportunities for growth.

• Translate Cluster’s strategic objectives into an integrated Divisional operating plan, defining priorities, targets, initiatives, resource requirements and timelines.
• Cascade strategic objectives and performance targets for General Managers, Business Heads, Technical Managers and other relevant leaders to ensure clear ownership and accountability.
• Establish and monitor divisional KPIs and performance measures covering financial performance, operations, customers, people, safety, compliance and strategic initiatives.
• Review divisional performance regularly and initiate corrective measures to address gaps, operational constraints, emerging risks and underperformance against approved plans.
• Identify opportunities for business transformation, innovation, technology adoption and process improvement that will strengthen the Division's competitiveness and support Cluster’s long-term strategic objectives.
• Lead the transition of the consolidated entities into the Division, achieving all Phase I transition milestones with no disruption to operations, customers or service delivery.

• Ensure effective implementation of health, safety, environmental and operational standards across all facilities and business units within the Division.
• Provide oversight of operational performance, asset reliability and service continuity, ensuring that facilities meet approved productivity, quality, availability and efficiency targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, licences, policies, procedures and Cluster standards, and ensure that identified compliance gaps are promptly addressed.
• Oversee the effective implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, ensuring the availability, reliability and optimal utilisation of critical equipment and infrastructure.
• Lead the management of significant operational, safety, environmental and business-continuity risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures, incident response mechanisms and business continuity arrangements are in place.
• Provide single-point oversight of the 16 IRECOPs and the Accra and Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plants, ensuring consistent operating standards across all sites.
• Maximise plant throughput, recovery rates, compost output and the quality of recovered materials.
• Oversee the recovery and trading of recyclables and compost, including offtake arrangements and pricing in line with enterprise commercial governance.
• Coordinate with the Transfer Stations and Landfill Operations & Material Recovery Divisions to secure reliable waste feedstock for the plants and efficient disposal of residues.
• Ensure fleet, heavy equipment, sorting lines, balers and composting equipment are well maintained and highly available.
• Ensure effective control of dust, odour, litter, noise, leachate, fire risk and vector issues at all plants.

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and performance oversight to General Managers, Business Heads and Technical Managers, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations and accountability mechanisms for members of the divisional leadership team.
• Drive a performance-oriented culture by ensuring effective goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, talent development and recognition of high performance.
• Identify and develop critical talent and succession pipelines for key leadership and technical positions within the Division to ensure business continuity and organisational resilience.
• Promote collaboration, ethical leadership, employee engagement and effective communication across the Division, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and business partners, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, retention and sustainable business growth.
• Oversee the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies that support the Division's operational, commercial and reputational objectives.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulators, government agencies, traditional authorities and other relevant institutions, ensuring constructive engagement and regulatory alignment.
• Provide leadership in managing community relations and social impact matters, ensuring that legitimate community concerns are identified, addressed and appropriately escalated.
• Represent the Division at high-level stakeholder engagements, industry forums, regulatory meetings and other strategic platforms, protecting and enhancing the organisation's reputation and business interests.

• Ensure effective utilisation of shared services including Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Information Technology and other enterprise support functions in accordance with approved service arrangements.
• Monitor compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure that service delivery gaps, delays and recurring issues are promptly identified and resolved.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Group and Cluster policies, procedures, systems, controls and governance standards across all business units within the Division.
• Collaborate with shared-service heads to resolve cross-functional issues and improve service quality, ensuring that support functions effectively enable divisional performance.
• Escalate material service delivery, compliance, governance or control issues to the Chief Operations Officer and relevant Cluster leadership, together with appropriate recommendations for resolution.

1. Internal: 

• Chief Operations Officer,

•  Cluster Executive Management, 

• General Managers, 

• Business Heads, 

• Technical Managers, 

• Group/Cluster Human Capital, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Information Technology, Health, Safety & Environment and other Shared-Service Functions.

External:

• Customers and business partners

•  Regulators and government agencies, local authorities, traditional authorities, community representatives, industry associations, strategic partners and service providers, and other relevant stakeholders.

•  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Waste or Resource Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Master’s degree in business administration, management, or a relevant field will be an advantage.

• Minimum of 10–15 years' relevant professional experience, with significant experience in senior management.

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale operations, business units or multiple operational functions.

• Proven experience in P&L management, budgeting, commercial growth and strategic planning.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Senior leadership experience in solid waste management, recycling, composting, material recovery or a comparable high-volume industrial operation will be a strong advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Leadership

•  Business and Commercial Acumen

• P&L and Financial Management

•  Operational Excellence

•  Business Development and Revenue Growth

• Strategic Planning and Execution; Risk Management

•  Change and Transformation Management

•  Stakeholder Management

• People Leadership and Talent Development

•  Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

 TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Recycling, composting and material recovery plant operations

• Recyclables and compost marketing and trading

• Circular economy principles and resource recovery technologies
  MODE OF APPLICATION 

  Interested applicants may submit applications and curriculum vitae to the under-listed email address by 26th October, 2026 at 5:00 PM  to: [email protected] 

   

  Subject line for your application should be the job title as advertised.  

  Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.