Full-Time

Operations Manager

Posted on 7/15/2025

Daniels Health

Daniels Health

501-1,000 employees

Medical waste management and disposal services

Compensation Overview

$90k - $110k/yr

Lakewood, CA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Operations & Logistics (3)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)
  • Mechanical background
  • Familiar with OSHA and similar guidelines
  • Knowledge of boilers, autoclaves, air compressor, compactors, Hydraulic equipment, warehouse equipment.
  • DOT regulations as it pertains to Hours of Service, Pre and Post trucks
  • Proven experience in improving processes and procedures
  • 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 less than fifty (50) pounds;
  • Standing for extended periods of time.
  • The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical exam (including drug screen), police clearance check and reference checks.
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays or flex hours as needed by production demands
Responsibilities
  • Facilitates hiring, training, developing, and ongoing floor support and direction
  • Performs quality checks on all smart containers entering and exiting the facility
  • Conducts regular quality assurance training to staff in line with metrics
  • Creates and offers solutions to troubleshoot and solve operational inefficiencies
  • Monitors plant equipment and makes minor repairs when possible
  • Manages stock control, inventory, and ordering metrics and provides analysis and feedback to Plant Managers and Supervisors
  • Manages projects as directed by the Plant Manager or Senior Managers on an as needed basis
  • Develops streamlined operations such as process flow mapping, time in motion studies, risk assessments, and other continuous improvement functions to ensure alignment with metric targets
  • Oversees regulatory compliance, ISO, and AQIS administration for the site
  • Ensures preventive program maintenance is done at the end of each shift
  • Engages in effective communication across teams, departments, and organization by using Daniels’ communication systems and platforms
  • Effectively manages allocation of resources to meet objectives (headcount, budget, scheduling, etc.)
  • Assists in the annual performance review process
  • Develops and maintains a productive, professional, and customer-service oriented team
  • Ensures compliance with necessary safety procedures (weekly training of workplace, health and safety)
  • Ensures that a facility maintenance and upkeep program is developed and maintained
  • Keeps machinery, floor workplaces, and operating areas free of clutter, debris, or other OSHA hazards
Desired Qualifications
  • An effective leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate in a variety of ways, from transmitting information to coaching their people
  • Competent and comprehend complex operations

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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