Correctional Industries Supervisor 2

State of WashingtonSpokane County - Airway Heights, WA
Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a permanent Correctional Industries Supervisor 2 (CIS2) vacancy in our Food Factory Department. This position is located at Airway Heights Corrections Center in Airway Heights, Washington. Correctional Industries (CI) is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to provide a public service. Operations within the state correctional facilities are supported by sales to state agencies, county and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products or equivalent software programs.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in routine and emergent situations.
  • Ability to develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to set and manage priorities.
  • Option 1: At least two (2) years’ full-time work experience in private industry in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.
  • Option 2: At least two (2) years' full-time work experience as a Correctional Industries Supervisor Assistant (CISA) in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.
  • Option 3: One (1) year full-time work experience at the CISA level. One (1) year full-time work experience in private industry in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment. One (1) year full-time work experience supervising employees within the past 15 years in which the supervisory duties included directing work of the employees supervised and providing employee performance feedback.
  • Option 4: One (1) year full-time work experience at the CISA level. One (1) year full-time work experience in private industry in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment. Three (3) years’ full-time work experience supervising Incarcerated workers within a correctional environment in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the Incarcerated workers supervised and providing Incarcerated worker performance feedback.
  • Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
  • Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.
  • Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
  • Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
  • Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
  • Must currently possess or obtain an AIB Certification for “Food Safety and Sanitation” distance learning course within twelve (12) months of receipt of materials.
  • Must currently possess or obtain a valid State of Washington Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Permit within fourteen (14) days of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • An AA Degree or Vocational Certificate/Degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • Three (3) or more years’ full-time work experience in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.
  • Two (2) or more years’ full-time work experience supervising employees within the past 5 years in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the employees supervised and providing employee performance feedback.
  • Three (3) or more years’ full-time work experience at the CISA level in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.
  • Manufacturing Resource Planning software knowledge (MRP)
  • Experience in teaching and training.
  • Experience working within a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision and training of Incarcerated workers and staff, as assigned: Supervise and train incarcerated workers and/or supervise assigned staff in the training of incarcerated workers in equipment and tool safety, operation, and maintenance as required by equipment user manuals, L&I safety standards, DOC Policies, facility operational memoranda, and established expectations prior to operating any equipment.
  • Document and provide feedback on staff job performance per policy.
  • Document all training as required.
  • Document and provide feedback on incarcerated worker job performance and behavior using documents including but not limited to: infraction reports; incident reports, behavior logs, performance appraisals, certificates of proficiency, letters of counseling, or verbally, as appropriate and in accordance with DOC policy.
  • Planning and Scheduling: Plans and schedules production/services based on a master schedule; schedules materials, machinery, and workers to meet completion dates and adjust to meet customer demand.
  • Direct and assign incarcerated workers.
  • Utilize quality control measurements to coordinate efforts during production.
  • Coordinate production/scheduling efforts with other staff.
  • Coordinate raw material delivery, finished goods delivery and support services.
  • Develop and operate preventative maintenance schedule for equipment.
  • Monitor and verify SOPs are followed (e.g. identify and report deficiencies, conduct in-process inspections, verify correct raw material usage)
  • May, through optimization, recommend or purchase raw materials based on processes used in the factory.
  • Ensure staff and incarcerated workers receive safety training and adhere to safe work practices: Maintain proper recordkeeping for the DOC Safety Program.
  • Ensure staff and Incarcerated workers have access to current DOC Safety Program related manuals, policies, operational memorandums, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure staff and Incarcerated Workers participate in a Safety and Accident Prevention Program in accordance with DOC Policies
  • Within established timelines review and investigate accident reports to identify what caused the event and recommend preventive measures.
  • Participate in and/or conduct monthly Safety committee/meetings.
  • Document safety and sanitation inspections, as required.
  • Ensure safe and secure operations: Maintain security and discipline over Incarcerated workers in accordance with DOC policy.
  • Account for Incarcerated workers in accordance with DOC policy; to include informal counts, reconciliation of call outs, etc.
  • Execute and maintain tool control processes according to DOC policy; to include completion of daily tool accountability log, tool add/drops, shadow board, etc.
  • Account for and document the perpetual inventory of consumables items (e.g. blades, drill bits box cutters, etc.).
  • Maintain key control per DOC policy; to include inspect keys, keep on your person at all times, report discrepancies, etc.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules
  • Comprehensive compensation packages
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
  • 12 paid holidays a year
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance
  • Deferred Compensation
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