Plant Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starts Day One

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health in Sturtevant, WI seeks a Plant Supervisor to lead sterilization operations on a 3rd shift, onsite. You will supervise floor staff, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with a collaborative team.

Your role includes maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and delivering QA training to meet performance targets in a health-focused medical waste operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in plant, warehouse, or related leadership roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform minor repairs.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety/regulatory guidelines.
• Proven track record in process and procedure improvement.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 55 lbs and pushing/pulling carts up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to pass medical exam, drug screen, police clearance, and references.
• Effective team leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring, training, and development of shift staff on the floor.
• Conduct quality checks on containers and QA training aligned with metrics.
• Monitor plant equipment, perform minor repairs, and ensure preventive maintenance.
• Manage inventory, stock control, and ordering; provide analysis to leadership.
• Drive operational efficiency through process mapping and time studies.
• Oversee ISO, AQIS, and OSHA compliance; maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate across teams to align goals and updates.
• Allocate resources to meet shift objectives, including scheduling.
• Foster a professional, customer-focused team culture; support reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Safety/regulatory knowledge

Process improvement

Team motivation

Job description

As a Plant Supervisor at Daniels Health, you'll play a key role in overseeing sterilization operations that protect healthcare workers and the environment. This is a hands-on leadership role within a company that's redefining safety and infection control in medical waste management through innovation and technology. This is a 3rd shift, on-site role based in Sturtevant, WI, working with a motivated and collaborative team.

What you will do

• Lead hiring, training, and development of shift staff, with a strong presence on the floor to provide hands-on support and direction.
• Conduct quality checks on smart containers and deliver regular quality assurance training aligned with performance metrics.
• Monitor plant equipment, perform minor repairs, and ensure preventive maintenance is completed each shift.
• Manage inventory, stock control, and ordering processes, providing analysis and feedback to leadership.
• Drive operational efficiency through process mapping, time studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee regulatory compliance including ISO, AQIS, and OSHA standards, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively across teams using company platforms to align on goals and updates.
• Allocate resources efficiently to meet shift objectives, including staffing, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Foster a professional, customer-focused team culture and support performance reviews.

What we are looking for

• 3+ years of plant, warehouse, or relatable leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment repairs.
• Familiarity with OSHA and other safety/regulatory guidelines.
• Proven track record in process and procedure improvement.
• Physically capable of: Lifting up to 55 lbs and pushing/pulling carts up to 300 lbs.
• Working in confined spaces, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a medical exam, drug screen, police clearance, and reference checks.
• Effective team leadership and motivational skills.

Why work for us

• Job stability - As an essential service to healthcare, Daniels Health offers year-round, recession-proof employment
• First Shift Schedule - Monday-Friday daytime hours
• Comprehensive benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One; plus paid short-term disability, company-sponsored life insurance, and optional accident and long-term disability plans
• Permanent opportunity - Full-time, permanent role with 40-50 hours per week
• Safety-first culture - We go above and beyond standard PPE protocols to ensure your safety when handling medical waste
• Supportive environment - Be part of a mission-driven team that values your contribution and invests in your growth
• Transparent onboarding - Includes medical exam, drug screening, police clearance, and reference checks to ensure a safe and professional workplace
• With over 39 years of industry leadership, Daniels Health is privately owned and committed to reinvesting in its people and infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that values authenticity, encourages entrepreneurial thinking, and supports career growth.

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

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. Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process. 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.