Ardee Industries - Business Head - eWaste

Business Head - E Waste

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and execute the overall business strategy for the e-waste recycling vertical.

- Identify market opportunities, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

- Set and achieve annual business targets (volume, revenue, profitability).

- Ensure compliance with E-Waste Management Rules (e.g., CPCB/ SPCB guidelines).

Operations Management:

- Oversee entire e-waste recycling operations, including collection, transportation, dismantling, segregation, and disposal.

- Streamline supply chain and reverse logistics for cost-efficient waste collection and movement.

- Optimize plant layout, throughput, and recycling processes for high efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

- Manage plant safety, equipment maintenance, and capacity utilization.

Business Development & Partnerships:

- Build and manage strategic partnerships with OEMs, corporates, government bodies, and aggregators.

- Explore new B2B and B2C market segments for acquiring e-waste.

- Negotiate and close high-value contracts for sourcing and recycling services.

- Develop collection networks and tie-ups with bulk consumers (e.g., IT firms, telcos, manufacturers).

Compliance & Sustainability:

- Ensure adherence to environmental and regulatory standards (e.g., EPR, R2/ ISO 14001 certifications).

- Monitor and submit all required reports to pollution control boards and regulatory agencies.

- Lead the company's sustainability goals in alignment with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles.

Team Leadership:

- Build and lead cross-functional teams - operations, business development, logistics, compliance, and technology.

- Drive a culture of performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

- Implement training and skill development programs for recycling plant workers and collection agents.

Financial Oversight:

- Prepare and monitor annual budgets, cost controls, and profitability analysis.

- Approve procurement of equipment, vehicles, and partnerships.

- Implement strategies to reduce operational costs and increase margins.

Technology & Innovation:

- Evaluate and deploy new technologies for material recovery (precious metals, plastics, etc.).

- Promote digitization of operations (e.g., tracking e-waste, vendor apps, dashboard reporting).

- Innovate in segregation techniques, automation, and circular economy models.

Public Relations & Advocacy:

- Represent the company at industry forums, government bodies, and conferences.

- Advocate for better policies and awareness around responsible e-waste management.

- Lead CSR initiatives around digital waste literacy and environment protection.