1st Shift Plant Supervisor: Safety, Quality & Ops Leader

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Stow, OH is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Plant Supervisor to oversee daily operations, drive safety and efficiency, and lead a frontline team to meet production targets. This role emphasizes mechanical leadership, strict OSHA compliance, process discipline, and ongoing coaching to build a cross-trained shift while partnering with maintenance and site leadership.

If you thrive in a fast paced, regulated environment, apply to help advance safe, reliable waste

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 andElevate service-impacting issues in collaboration with sales, service, and logistics

Job description

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart in Stow, OH is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Plant Supervisor to oversee daily operations, drive safety and efficiency, and lead a frontline team to meet production targets. This role emphasizes mechanical leadership, strict OSHA compliance, process discipline, and ongoing coaching to build a cross-trained shift while partnering with maintenance and site leadership.

If you thrive in a fast paced, regulated environment, apply to help advance safe, reliable waste