2nd Shift Operations Supervisor, Medical Waste

Sharps Medical Waste Services; Nesquehoning (Carbon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Uniforms provided by company

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift to oversee daily facility operations and ensure safe, compliant processing of regulated medical waste.

You will partner with the Operations Manager to lead staff, coordinate production, maintain equipment readiness, and uphold safety standards while driving productivity and quality in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of customer service experience required; route or transportation experience preferred.
• Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of others.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Experience in transportation, warehouse, or operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility and processing operations in partnership with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Oversee waste transfer, segregation, processing, and disposal activities.
• Maintain overall facility cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensure supplies, materials, and equipment are properly staged to support daily production needs.
• Perform routine quality control checks on sharps washing equipment and containers to ensure sanitation and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and document equipment issues or failures for the Maintenance Technician.
• Monitor, measure, and report operational KPIs.
• Assist with hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and developing employees while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Review payroll hours and labor utilization to support operational efficiency and appropriate overtime usage.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, workflow, safety, and overall facility performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift to oversee daily facility operations and ensure safe, compliant processing of regulated medical waste.

You will partner with the Operations Manager to lead staff, coordinate production, maintain equipment readiness, and uphold safety standards while driving productivity and quality in a mission-driven environment.