Lead Plant Operator - 1st Shift (5:30AM to 2PM)

$44,720 - $44,720/Yr

Daniels Health - Sturtevant, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Sturtevant, WI

101-250 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Plant Operator is responsible for overseeing production activities at Daniels' medical waste treatment facility. This role involves a variety of tasks including supervising staff, managing the loading and unloading of waste containers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and promoting continuous improvement in production efficiency and workplace safety. The ideal candidate enjoys a dynamic work environment and possesses strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all production activities ensuring their successful completion.
• Loads and unloads trucks and trailers on site to ensure all transports are prepared in a timely manner for the next load.
• Prepares and packs customer orders for transport and moving trucks.
• Manages training and assists employees and new hires.
• Enforces a high standard of finish across all products with outstanding attention to detail.
• Adheres to budgets, time schedules, and deadlines.
• Oversees and enforces OSHA requirements.
• Engages in root cause analysis for issues detrimentally affecting production.
• Manages the cleanliness of production area and facilities.
• Leads and motivates staff.
• Manages the allocation of resources for manufacture.
• Pushes continuous improvement in workplace safety, production efficiency, product cost & customer satisfaction.
• Promotes & maintains a clean workplace that is 'audit' ready at any given time.
• Supports Plant Supervisor with day-to-day operations and additional duties.

Requirements

• 1+ years of previous lead experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in a labor-intensive role.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and challenge the team.
• Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of all people-related processes and procedures.
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality.

Benefits

• Job stability as an essential service to healthcare.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Consistent work hours, Monday to Friday, 1st Shift (5:30AM to 2PM).
• Full-time roles are provided benefits, sick leave, and vacation leave from day one.
• Permanent position of 40 hours per week.
• Competitive salary of $21.50 per hour.