Production Foreman (Greensville): Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00114
About The Position
Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency that provides meaningful jobs and develops work skills for offenders, supporting successful reentry after release. VCE provides goods and services to customers across the Commonwealth. The Production Foreman supervises and trains inmate workers in producing metal furniture, office systems, and seating, and in quality standards, shipping and receiving, inventory, and warehousing. The role supports VCE’s goals of producing and shipping quality products, fulfilling accurate and complete orders on time, and developing inmate workers’ hard and soft skills. New hires, transfers, and returning State Employees hired by VCE begin or restart a 12-month probationary period.
Requirements
- Knowledge of metal furniture, office systems, and seating manufacturing.
- Demonstrated skill in effective planning and organizing, record-keeping, problem-solving, and quality management.
- Ability to develop, direct, correct, and motivate others.
- Ability to adapt to change, work independently, resolve problems, and perform effectively in complex work situations and under tight deadlines.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in continuous improvement practices and concepts.
- Experience in quality programs and production-floor quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience in wood furniture manufacturing.
- Prior lead or supervisory experience.
- Commercial Driver’s License or previous experience transporting trailers.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and train inmate workers in production of metal furniture, office systems, and seating.
- Train workers in quality standards, shipping and receiving, inventory, and warehousing.
- Ensure products are produced and shipped to VCE quality goals.
- Support accurate and complete order fulfillment and on-time delivery.
- Develop inmate workers’ hard and soft skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
