Plant Foreman
About The Position
As a Plant Foreman at the Westville Correctional Facility, you will be given guidelines, technical manuals, and performance expectations, and be required to exercise independent judgment as necessary to supervise a shift of incarcerated individuals without direct supervision. You will be responsible for the quality of goods produced and staying on the production schedule. In this position, you will be responsible for the completion of job assignments and the accuracy of records, forms, reports, and technical information disseminated. Guidance is received from the Lead Foreman or Plant Manager in determining work assignments.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of one or more of the areas of manufacturing, including knowledge of equipment maintenance and set-up.
- Ability to follow production schedules and monitor quality of work.
- Ability to resolve operational problems.
- Ability to supervise offenders performing work that requires exactness and accuracy, while ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with custody policy and procedure.
- A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 4 years of experience in the production of goods or services, or related experience.
- Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Substitutions may include each 2 years of high school for 1 year of the required experience, or completion of an accredited vocational training program related to the area of assignment for up to 1 year of the required experience, along with experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Supervise offender workers in the production work of assigned shop.
- Provide on-the-job training to offenders in the manufacturing, processing, and/or shipping of products.
- Ensure that the offenders register and fulfill the training according to work processes as defined by United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Apprenticeship Program.
- Perform or supervise the set up and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide all applicable safety training to offender workers for assigned areas of supervision.
- Monitor quality control of finished goods and work being performed.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
