Plant Supervisor - 1st Shift
Lead by example. Drive operational excellence. Make healthcare safer.
Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Plant Supervisor to oversee operations at our Stow, OH 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.
What You'll Do: 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
Must-Have Qualifications: 3-5 years of plant, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations leadership experience
Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
Experience in a process-driven environment with clear standards and documentation.
Familiarity with OSHA and regulatory compliance standards and ability to enfore 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
Nice-to-Have Qualifications: 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, 7 AM - 4 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.