Plant Supervisor - 1st Shift

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Plant Supervisor to oversee operations at our Taylor, MI facility. This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined leader who drives safety, compliance, and efficient plant performance through a frontline team.

About Daniels Health:

We’re on a mission to make healthcare safer. Daniels Health provides reusable medical waste containers designed to reduce needlestick injuries and support sustainability. After use, we professionally clean and sanitize each container for reuse, while responsibly disposing of medical waste at our treatment facilities. Our closed-loop system ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility for our customers.

• Lead 1st shift plant operations across production and dock to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets
• Champion safety: daily floor walkthroughs, PPE and hazard control, incident and near-miss reporting, and weekly safety talks
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards (permits, environmental requirements, ISO/AQIS/DOT tasks, audits)
• Uphold quality standards and sanitation requirements across processes and equipment
• Plan daily capacity, labor coverage, and workflow; manage inventory and stock control
• Coach, train, and develop team members; support performance reviews and build a cross-trained, reliable shift
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment uptime in partnership with maintenance and site leadership
• Monitor KPIs and escalate service-impacting issues in collaboration with sales, service, and logistics

• 3-5 years of plant, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations leadership experience
• Mechanical aptitude, hands-on problem-solving skills, and comfort working around industrial equipment
• Experience in a process-driven environment with clear standards and documentation
• Familiarity with OSHA and regulatory compliance standards and ability to enforce them
• Proven ability to improve processes, lead teams effectively, and hold others accountable
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours as needed
• Physically able to lift up to 55 lbs and push/pull carts up to 300 lbs; extended standing and occasional confined space work required

• Experience in regulated industries such as waste management, logistics, or manufacturing
• Exposure to regulatory audits, environmental programs, or permit-driven operations
• Background in continuous improvement, capacity planning, or KPI reporting

• Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores
• 401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more
• Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we’re recession-proof and non-seasonal
• Direct hire, Moday - Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM
• Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to start your journey with Daniels Health. Our hiring process includes a brief video screening, on-site interview, and a video interview. We’re excited to meet candidates who are passionate about service and eager to grow.

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.