Bio Systems Team Leader

Title : Bio Systems Team Leader

Requisition Id : 35573 Job Function : Plant / Processing Operations Career Area : Operations Work Location : Knostrop Treatment Works

About Us :

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment.

Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size.

Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose :

To oversee the operation of the Bio Systems shifts and its associated equipment, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity during the shifts.

Main aspects of the job function are to ensure that waste throughput is safely controlled to company operational procedures and legislative guidelines.

Supervision and control of the shifts to ensure that the processing of clinical waste is in compliance with licence conditions and company procedures and instructions.

Key Job Activities :

Working in all areas of the plant supervising the operatives on shift and assist / maintain with training of the operatives.

Supervise and assist in the processing of Bio Systems waste within the plant.

Ensure compliance with site licence and other applicable legislation. Ensure adherence to BMS.

Ensure efficient use of resources, manpower and materials within the plant and make cost savings wherever possible.

Aware of the importance of quality and aim to fulfil all reasonable requests from customers.

Record any service, quality, compliance or legislative shortfalls and take the appropriate action. Ensure proper recording and processing of documentation.

Enforce outlined Standard Operational Procedures and company instructions. Observe and enforce Health & Safety Regulations, other relevant legislation and safe working practices.

Ensure effective communications across the shifts, with site management and the wider Bio Systems team.

Report equipment faults and defects of any nature to the site Maintenance and also inform the Plant Manager. Maintain quality control checks on a regular basis.

Control the order processing, from order receipt to dispatch ensuring that all documentation is filled in correctly.

All other duties deemed reasonable.

Education :

Experience (North America & LATAM) :

Required Education : High School or equivalent.

Preferred Education : Associate's or equivalent.

Experience (EMEAA) :

2+ years of experience.

Good organisation skills and attention to detail.

Good communicator both written and verbal.

Ability to work without supervision.

Ability to manage time and complete multi tasks in line with timescales.

Reasonable knowledge of information technology especially Microsoft Excel and e-mail.

Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.

A team player and motivator, able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge.

Formal craft requirement is an advantage.

Some people management training would be an advantage.

Certifications and / or Licenses :

Forklift Driver Certification

Benefits : Our Promise :

Our Promise :

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities.

We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition.

This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws.

To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.