Operations Manager at daniels-sharpsmart

Daniels Health is looking for a dynamic Operations Manager to lead of our plant in Dothan, AL. As the Operations Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of leading our Memphis facility, managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. What you will do • Support operations by contributing to strategic planning, policy execution, and cross-functional coordination. • Assist in managingoperational areas including safety, quality, logistics, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and customer satisfaction. • Help optimize current waste stream management processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through process mapping, time studies, and risk assessments focused on enhancing existing workflows. • Develop and analyze operational data using Excel and other tools to support decision‑making, performance tracking, and operational enhancements. • Learn and help implement OSHA and safety regulations while supporting updates and improvements to existing site‑specific safety programs. • Participate in team building and staff management activities, including hiring, training, scheduling, and ongoing performance development What we are looking for • Proven leadership experience in operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role. • Manufacturing or industrial operations background strongly preferred, with a solid understanding of plant workflows and production environments. • Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, including OSHA and environmental safety standards. • Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making. • Experience driving process improvements and implementing operational efficiencies. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to foster strong relationships across departments and with external partners. Why work for us • Essential and stable industry – As a critical partner to healthcare, Daniels Health offers year-round job security in a recession-resistant field • Mission-driven work – Make a meaningful impact by supporting safer, more sustainable medical waste management • Strong safety culture – We prioritize your well-being with enhanced PPE protocols and a commitment to workplace safety • Growth opportunities – Be part of a company that invests in its people and promotes from within • Comprehensive benefits – Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One, plus additional wellness and insurance options • Supportive team environment – Join a collaborative, values-driven culture where your contributions are recognized and respected 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. Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.