Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to join our growing team in Shakopee, MN. The Plant Manager will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of shift crew by being physically on the floor and leading by example.
As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, disciplining, training, and assisting lower-level manufacturing employees in a factory setting.What you will do
- Lead and develop teams: Oversee hiring, training, and development of production and shipping/receiving staff; assist with performance reviews.
- Optimize operations: Streamline workflows through process mapping, time studies, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet KPI targets.
- Manage production and inventory: Ensure efficient resource allocation, stock control, and accurate reporting to minimize costs and prevent delays.
- Ensure compliance and safety: Maintain regulatory standards (ISO, AQIS), enforce safety procedures, and track improvements in workplace health and safety.
- Monitor and maintain equipment: Conduct preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and ensure facility upkeep to avoid operational disruptions.
- Drive quality and communication: Provide regular quality assurance training, foster cross-department collaboration, and maintain clear communication channels.
- Analyze and report performance: Create and maintain production records, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to managers for cost and efficiency improvements.
What we are looking for
- Leadership & Experience: 5+ years in plant or warehouse management with proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Technical & Safety Knowledge: Mechanical background and familiarity with OSHA and similar safety guidelines.
- Process & Budget Management: Skilled in improving operational processes and managing budgets effectively.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 55 lbs, push/pull heavy carts, work in confined spaces, and stand for extended periods.
- Compliance & Screening: Must pass medical exam, drug screen, police clearance, and reference checks.
- Communication & Record-Keeping: Strong written and verbal communication skills with disciplined documentation practices.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours based on production demands.
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
With over 39 years of industry leadership, Daniels Health is privately owned and committed to reinvesting in its people and infrastructure. You’ll be part of a team that values authenticity, encourages entrepreneurial thinking, and supports career growth.
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.
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