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First Shift Production Supervisor

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on 1st shift production supervisor to oversee operations at our Hayward, CA facility. This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined leader who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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:

1. Lead the day shift team: hire, train, and coach a diverse operations crew while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.
2. Ensure quality & compliance: perform quality checks, lead assurance training, and maintain compliance with OSHA, ISO, and AQIS standards.
3. Drive operational efficiency: troubleshoot inefficiencies, manage inventory and stock control, and implement process improvements like time-motion studies and risk assessments.
4. Maintain equipment & facility standards: monitor plant equipment, perform minor repairs, and ensure preventive maintenance is completed each shift.
5. Collaborate & communicate: use Daniels' communication platforms to coordinate across departments and contribute to performance reviews and team development.
6. Champion safety & cleanliness: enforce safety procedures, maintain a hazard-free workspace, and lead weekly health and safety training.

Must-have qualifications:

• 3-5 years of plant, warehouse, or operations leadership experience
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with OSHA and regulatory compliance standards
• Proven ability to improve processes and lead teams effectively
• 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
• Background in process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Autoclave experience is a plus

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

Permanent role: full-time, Monday - Friday

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

$80,263 - $85,137 a year

The pay range for this position is $80,263 to $85,137 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.