Full-Time

Production Supervisor

Posted on 7/30/2025

Daniels Health

Daniels Health

501-1,000 employees

Medical waste management and disposal services

Compensation Overview

$80.4k - $85.1k/yr

Hayward, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Requirements
  • 3+ years of plant, warehouse, or relatable leadership experience
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with attention to record-keeping
  • Ability to motivate and work effectively with others in a team environment
  • Familiarity with OSHA and other safety guidelines
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 55 pounds, pushing/pulling carts up to 300 pounds, and standing for extended periods
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours based on production needs
  • Successful completion of medical exam (including drug screen), police clearance, and reference checks
Responsibilities
  • Hire, train, and support staff while fostering a productive, professional, and customer-focused team environment
  • Conduct quality checks on smart containers and oversee autoclave operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ISO, AQIS, and safety procedures
  • Identify and resolve inefficiencies in autoclave and plant processes through process mapping, time-motion studies, and risk assessments aligned with performance metrics
  • Monitor autoclave and plant equipment, perform minor repairs, and ensure preventive maintenance and facility upkeep are consistently executed
  • Oversee stock control, inventory, and ordering processes, providing analysis and feedback to leadership
  • Lead assigned projects and assist in performance reviews to support strategic goals and staff development
  • Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and conduct weekly health and safety training sessions
  • Facilitate effective communication across departments and manage resource allocation including headcount, budget, and scheduling
Desired Qualifications
  • Mechanical background or aptitude
  • Proven experience in improving operational processes and procedures
  • Comfortable working in confined spaces and performing repetitive physical tasks
  • Experience coaching and developing team members
  • Ability to comprehend and manage complex operations
  • Autoclave experience – a huge benefit for understanding and optimizing sterilization processes

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Clinically designed systems optimize costs, labor, and compliance via process re-engineering.
  • MediWaste partnership expands eco-friendly solutions to UK healthcare facilities.
  • Ninth Circuit injunction blocks California MWMA enforcement outside state.

What critics are saying

  • Stericycle's 70% US share erodes Daniels' position via pricing and acquisitions.
  • EPA 2026 RCRA mandates single-use chemo containers, forcing non-compliant pivot.
  • Veolia undercuts Daniels in Australia, South Africa with lower fees.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Daniels Health provides reusable sharps containers minimizing needlestick injuries.
  • Second-largest US infrastructure with 36 treatment plants supports national service.
  • Hands-free, bagless containers reduce infection risks in healthcare settings.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

MediWaste
Aug 23rd, 2024
Top 5 Medical Waste Recycling Companies for Sustainable Disposal

MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.

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