Assistant Director of Correctional Industries

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cumberland County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Correctional Industries with the Department of Corrections (DOC) plays a key role in driving high-impact manufacturing and production across statewide shop operations. This position offers the chance to lead complex projects, shape efficient workflows, and build strong teams committed to quality and performance. Your leadership will fuel progress, strengthen operations, and guide important improvements that affect multiple institutions. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is passionate about manufacturing, excited by hands-on production environments, and motivated to lead people and processes toward statewide success.

Requirements

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing or a service-oriented production operation including five years in the management functions of manufacturing or service-oriented production operations; or Five years of experience in a manufacturing or service-oriented production operation and a Master’s degree with major course work in business administration, vocational education, industrial education, industrial engineering, public administration, or a related area.
• Formal study at a four-year college or university, with major course work in business administration, industrial engineering, industrial education, public administration, vocational education, or related training may be substituted for the manufacturing experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
• You must be willing to travel to all Pennsylvania Correctional Industries (PCI) shops on a bi-annual basis.
• You must have 10 years of experience in a manufacturing operation including 5 years in the management functions of manufacturing/floor operations resolving complex issues.
• You must have 5 years of experience in production scheduling, resource allocation, and warehousing and operations in a manufacturing, operations, or production setting.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple manufacturing shops and resolve production issues
• Develop long-term and short-term strategies that support industry expansion projects
• Oversee operational budgets, allocate resources, and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Create and evaluate policies that support manufacturing, operations, sales, and business practices
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development guidance to the Operations Manager
• Work with agencies, institutions, vendors, and customers to meet organizational goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager