Plant Supervisor - 1st Shift

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Plant Supervisor to oversee operations at our Taylor, MI facility. You will lead production and dock activities, drive safety, quality, and throughput, and develop a cross-trained frontline team.

This role requires mechanical aptitude, OSHA/compliance awareness, and a proven ability to improve processes in a process-driven environment. Weekend or flex hours may be required, and you will partner with maintenance and site leadership to ensure uptime.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plant, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations leadership experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd shift plant operations across production and dock to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.
• Champion safety with daily floor walkthroughs, PPE, hazard control, incident and near-miss reporting, and weekly safety talks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards (permits, environmental requirements, audits).
• Uphold quality standards and sanitation 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 cross-train shift.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment uptime with maintenance and site leadership.
• Monitor KPIs and elevate service-impacting issues with sales, service, and logistics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on problem-solving

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance enforcement

Flexibility with hours

Job description

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.

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 elevate 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, 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

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:

Mon ‑ 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

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.

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.