Operations Coordinator

Arizona Department of Administration • Florence, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an Operations Coordinator (Correctional Industries Production Specialist) to manage the day-to-day operation of an Arizona Correctional Industries distribution center at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman in Florence, Arizona. The role oversees workforce participants, distribution activities, inventory, and operational support equipment. It ensures the accuracy of incoming and outgoing products and materials, communicates operational status to management, and maintains safety, quality assurance, sanitation, and security practices in accordance with ADCRR policies and procedures.

The position includes hands-on training in ERP systems, clerical work, reporting, and inventory processes; auditing documents and data; monitoring security and safe machinery use; and reviewing workforce hours and pay for accuracy and timeliness. The selected applicant must pass a background investigation and drug test, and may be required to pass a medical or physical examination. Employees must complete annual tuberculosis testing and E-Verify. Driving on State business requires a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, required training, and acceptable driving records.

Requirements

• Knowledge of management techniques for the assigned inmate workforce.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials used in distribution center operations.
• Knowledge of divisional and departmental policies and procedures, including fire and safety standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of security requirements and practices.
• Skill in directing, supervising, and evaluating inmate worker activities.
• Skill in distribution center operations, including operating and maintaining equipment and machinery.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer application skills.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 20 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull approximately 20 pounds.
• Ability to walk or run approximately 0.25 miles.
• Ability to interpret ADCRR policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise an inmate workforce.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer using the ERP system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a correctional environment.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation and drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
• Employees must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
• For employees who drive on State business, requirements include a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, required training, successful driver’s license record checks, and an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Vocational courses at a post-secondary level in a related field, with supervisory seminars and training.

Responsibilities

• Work with the supervisor to set up daily work assignments and other distribution activities.
• Maintain training records for all workforce participants.
• Supervise the assigned workforce.
• Provide hands-on training in the ERP system, clerical work, reports, and inventory processes and methods.
• Oversee auditing, document accuracy, and data entry in the ERP system.
• Audit incoming and outgoing products or materials to ensure they match the provided documents.
• Closely monitor workforce participant activities to provide security.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery in the distribution center and surrounding areas.
• Supervise and assist with tool, supply, and equipment management.
• Review inmate hours and pay in ACIS for accuracy and make necessary changes.
• Ensure workforce participants are paid accurately and on time.
• Attend staff trainings.
• Drive on State business.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Affordable medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program; this classification participates in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans.
• Credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed