Sharpsmart is a part of the Daniels Family; a large international business with operations across Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. An essential service provider to Healthcare, Daniels Health & Sharpsmart were founded with the vision of “making healthcare safer” – we have achieved this through innovative safety products and clinically-focused waste services that lead the industry.

Operational activities include transport, manufacturing and distribution of products, and the treatment of healthcare waste. Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

As we continue to expand, we're excited to open our doors for a Plant Manager to join our team!

The Plant Manager will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of the team; by leading by example as a visible presence on the plant floor whilst ensuring that all administrative duties within your remit are completed.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to organise staff members to ensure efficiencies and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, training, assisting and disciplining (if necessary) operational employees in a fast-paced setting.

### What you will do

Management of all plant related staff including Maintenance staff, Plant Supervisor, Team Leaders & Floor staff to include ongoing support & direction

Management of floor stock, contingency and supplies including raising orders and maintaining stock levels

Deliver information, updates on issues/concerns & metrics to Plant Supervisor & Team Leaders for shift huddles

Compile and report on all daily plant related metrics, identifying issues encountered and solutions

Monitoring of incoming waste volumes to ensure we remain within permit and footprint capacities

Completion of all H&S reporting including accident management, job observations & near misses

MaintainX – monitor equipment, ensure completion of all checks, ensure faults are reported, monitored and closed, and statutory inspections are arranged and subsequently completed

Ensure Waste Acceptance Monitoring checks are completed assessing incoming wastes for compliance and accuracy against HWCN’s, completion of Non-Conformances and escalation where required

Spot checking all functions within your remit to ensure completion of all requirements relevant to their roles

Ensure compliance with environmental permit

Control costs in line with budget for plant activities & join routine ESI & P & L review calls

Daily completion of Plant Site Diary

Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping at all times

Maintain and organise external training for Operational staff

Proactively, promote, monitor and manage Sharpsmart culture throughout the plant

Complete Shift/Weekend handovers as required

Other duties in line with Business requirements

### Candidate profile

3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)

Track record within hands on leadership skills

Strong background in managing heavy machinery including maintenance awareness

Proven experience in improving processes and procedures

Works well with others and can motivate people you work with.

Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline

WAMITAB & H&S Qualification advantageous – both must be attained if not held

45 hour working week with flexibility a requirement

### What we can offer

Competitive salary package plus bonus potential

Pension

Private Healthcare and Dental care options

Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more.

Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development 

Company events and networking opportunities

Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment

Plant Manager

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