Correctional Industries Supervisor 2 (General Industries)

State of Connecticut•Cheshire, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a Correctional Industries Supervisor 2 (General Industries) position at Cheshire Correctional Institution. This role involves overseeing specific shops, coordinating with sales teams and vendors, evaluating staff, and collaborating with other agencies for order fulfillment. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 2:15 pm. Cheshire Correctional Institution is a Level 4 security facility housing 1,225 inmates, with approximately 60 inmate workers in the Enterprise Program's Industries Shops.

Requirements

Current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language
Six (6) years of experience in a manufacturing environment involved in the areas of production, production planning and/or quality control which must have included responsibility for the production output of other workers.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity in a manufacturing environment.
Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain either a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, a Commercial Driver’s license or both.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Considerable knowledge of operation, methods, materials and equipment involved in occupational area
Considerable knowledge of current methods of production planning and control
Knowledge of current objectives, practices and policies relating to inmate work forces in correctional institutions
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and diagrams where required
Ability to keep records and make reports
Ability to train, instruct and supervise inmates in methods and techniques of trade
Ability to perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Experience performing or coordinating maintenance and repairs of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Experience using Microsoft Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets.
Experience planning, prioritizing, and coordinating daily production manufacturing activities.
Experience resolving customer order issues related to quality, quantity, or deadlines.

Responsibilities

Overseeing License Plate, Plastic Bag, and Sign Shops
Communicating and coordinating with members of the Sales Team
Working with vendors for items for purchase
Participating in the evaluation of DOC Industry Staff, mainly Industry Supervisor 1’s
Collaborating with other Agencies/Departments for orders produced by the Unit
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff
Provides staff assistance
Determines priorities and plans unit work
Establishes and maintains unit procedures
Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards
Acts as liaison with other operating units and agencies
Supervises operation and staff for unit indicated by parenthetical title of class
Plans and coordinates production and scheduling
Consults with department head and subordinates in development of specifications and requisitioning of supplies, materials, machinery and equipment
Supervises operation, maintenance and security of all machinery and equipment
Maintains production and inventory records and prepares reports
Prepares cost and budget estimates
Directs training of subordinates and inmates
Reviews and evaluates work of subordinates and inmates assigned, preparing progress and performance reports
May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies
May be required to operate a motor vehicle