Plant Supervisor - Autoclave
Hayward, CA
USA – Operations - Management /
Full Time /
On-site
As a Plant Supervisor at Daniels Health, you’ll be at the forefront of operational excellence, overseeing critical sterilization processes that protect frontline healthcare workers and the environment. This is more than just a supervisory role—it’s a chance to be part of a company that’s redefining safety and infection control in medical waste management through cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Joining Daniels Health means becoming part of a team driven by a bold vision and a deep commitment to impact. With over 39 years of industry leadership, Daniels is privately owned and proudly reinvests in its people and infrastructure. You’ll find a culture that celebrates authenticity, encourages entrepreneurial thinking, and empowers individuals to grow their careers while contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This role is fully on-site in Hayward, CA with a growing team full of motivated and collaborative individuals.
What will your job involve?
- 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
What are we looking for?
- 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
- 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
Must Have
Nice to Have
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
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
If you're looking for a stable, mission-driven role where your leadership makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. At Daniels Health, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and people. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a company that’s transforming healthcare waste management for good.
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.
