Cornhusker State Industries Utility Supervisor - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) is searching for a motivated leader to engage in building opportunity within our diverse production environment. The successful candidate oversees a CSI business unit directing the work of incarcerated workers. Must be customer focused and provide effective communication to all internal and external stakeholders. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov.

Requirements

• Experience in a skilled trade or manufacturing work similar to the production in the assigned shop OR graduation from a vocational technical school relevant to the production process employed.
• No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days after completion of the Corrections Training Program.
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.
• Individuals are required to be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of processes for CSI business units to provide backup staff coverage for each operation.
• Provide coverage for other business units/NDCS institutions as needed.
• Schedule production to effectively and efficiently coordinate materials and manpower availability with work orders.
• Plan, organize, assign, and direct inmate work activity.
• Hire, train and counsel inmate workers to meet established work performance standards and production requirements.
• Review inmate work performance to determine appropriate promotions, demotions or training needs.
• Determine raw materials required for work orders.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Assure quality throughout the production process.
• Monitor the shop and equipment for maintenance and to maintain a safe work environment.
• Record payroll data, production orders, purchases, inventory and other relevant data.
• Perform security-related duties to assure compliance with work policies and maintain accountability for workers, tools and chemicals.
• Deliver, install, or repair furniture and products.

Benefits

• A comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree