Plant Supervisor

As a Plant Supervisor at Daniels Health, you'll play a key role in overseeing sterilization operations that protect healthcare workers and the environment. This is a hands-on leadership role within a company that's redefining safety and infection control in medical waste management through innovation and technology.

This is a 1st shift , on-site role based in Sturtevant, WI , working with a motivated and collaborative team

What you will do

• Lead hiring, training, and development of shift staff, with a strong presence on the floor to provide hands-on support and direction.
• Conduct quality checks on smart containers and deliver regular quality assurance training aligned with performance metrics.
• Monitor plant equipment, perform minor repairs, and ensure preventive maintenance is completed each shift.
• Manage inventory, stock control, and ordering processes, providing analysis and feedback to leadership.
• Drive operational efficiency through process mapping, time studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee regulatory compliance including ISO, AQIS, and OSHA standards, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively across teams using company platforms to align on goals and updates.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet shift objectives, including staffing, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Foster a professional, customer-focused team culture and support performance reviews.

What we are looking for

• 3+ years of plant, warehouse, or relatable leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Familiarity with OSHA and other safety/regulatory guidelines.
• Proven track record in process and procedure improvement.
• Physically capable of:
• Lifting up to 55 lbs and pushing/pulling carts up to 300 lbs.
• Working in confined spaces, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a medical exam, drug screen, police clearance, and reference checks.
• Effective team leadership and motivational skills.

Why work for us

• Job stability - As an essential service to healthcare, Daniels Health offers year-round, recession-proof employment
• First Shift Schedule - Monday-Friday daytime hours
• Comprehensive benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One; plus paid short-term disability, company-sponsored life insurance, and optional accident and long-term disability plans
• Permanent opportunity - Full-time, permanent role with 40-50 hours per week
• Safety-first culture - We go above and beyond standard PPE protocols to ensure your safety when handling medical waste
• Supportive environment - Be part of a mission-driven team that values your contribution and invests in your growth
• Transparent onboarding - Includes medical exam, drug screening, police clearance, and reference checks to ensure a safe and professional workplace

With over 39 years of industry leadership, Daniels Health is privately owned and committed to reinvesting in its people and infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that values authenticity, encourages entrepreneurial thinking, and supports career growth.

If you're looking for a stable, mission-driven role where your leadership makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. At Daniels Health, you'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and people. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a company that's transforming healthcare waste management for good.

Who are we?

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.