Plant Supervisor

With assistance from the Operations Manager, the Regulated Medical Waste Supervisor will focus on the facilities, people, values, budget, efficiency, customer service, strategy, and innovation in the RMW department. Overseeing the full operations of the plant which includes safety, quality control, budget/cost controls, regulatory requirements, people management, transport and logistics, maintenance programs, customer satisfaction, facility management, equipment utilization, and performance.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who explores new ideas and brings creativity and innovation to the location in all aspects of its operations.

What will you be doing?

• Managing the interaction of all the departments on site to ensure the most cost and time efficient workflow; leading by example on dock and production floors

• Working knowledge of MCF's Solid waste permit and bio medical waste treatment permit's D & O plan

• OSHA and Safety

• Execute Plant safety goals and help strategic planning annually. Define requirements for site safety program, planning in accordance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements

• RMW Area Inspection

• Daily walkthrough inspections pertaining to General Inspection, Fire and Emergency Compliance, Non-Hazardous Inventory, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered equipment, Hazardous Communication, Biohazardous

• Planning of daily production needs/capacity planning

• Develop 2nd shift, taking on management of 2nd shift

• Establish quality control standards and measures

• Streamline operations such as process flow mapping, time in motion studies, risk assessments, and other continuous improvement functions are updated and in line with current metrics

• In consultation with the sales team, coordinate customer service requirements covering both production and service regarding RMW

• Manage reports from Supervisors and Leads in the administration, transport, logistics, and customer service and treatment functions, including

• Data collection (floor reports)

• Data analysis

• KPI reviews

• Contingency planning

• Oversight and maintenance of the regulatory compliance, ISO, AQIS, and DOT administration for the RMW portion of the site

• Ensure maintenance program schedules are adhered to

• Perform all local and federal compliance related tasks associated with the machines such as (but not limited to) pH testing and cleanliness standards

• Ensure all staff required for RMW are appropriately trained and motivated

• Effective scheduling of employees and tasks to meet deadlines

• Ensure Organization of RMW staff and resources are effectively utilized

• Complaints escalated appropriately to management

• Performance reviews 60/120/annual

• A motivated, productive, highly professional and focused on internal and external customer care team

• Champion of safety at all times, ensure that RMW and any other operational sites comply with or exceed OSHA requirements.

• Accurate and timely measurement and recording of loss time injuries (LTI's) or near misses

• Safety procedures are followed including weekly training of workplace, health and safety

• An RMW facility maintenance and upkeep program is developed and maintained.

• Participate in and manage all external audits performed by regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)

• Mechanical background

• Familiar with OSHA and similar guidelines

• Experience working in a process driven environment

• Occasionally working in confined spaces

• Extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 300 pounds

• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of fifty (50) pounds

• Standing for extended periods of time.

Who are we?

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.