Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) team of the Human Services Agency (HSA) of San Mateo County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II. The schedule of this position will vary and may include evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the departments. Under supervision, Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II will perform a variety of support activities and supervise the operation of Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ WorkCenter. This position is responsible for instructing, training, and supervising support staff and individuals with emotional and physical disabilities or others with barriers to employment by observing, evaluating, and reporting on progress, attendance, and employment potential of clients and preparing written evaluations. The role also involves supervising the shipping/receiving area, where employees provide training and supervision for the operations of the warehouse that supports the WorkCenter.

Requirements

Possession of a Forklift certificate.
Ability to operate forklift, vehicles and materials handling equipment.
Knowledge of Computerized inventory control, electronic counting scales, automated shipping systems.
Knowledge of Proper methods of storekeeping, including the maintenance of records of incoming and outgoing supplies.
Knowledge of Taking of inventories and proper storage of various supplies.
Knowledge of Modern office procedures and practices.
Knowledge of Safety principles and methods including rules of first aid.
Knowledge of Basic mathematics.
Ability to Operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment.
Ability to Maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to Instruct, train and supervise subordinate personnel.
Ability to Perform manual labor duties.
Ability to Handle emergency situations and work rapidly under pressure.
Ability to Deal effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals.
Experience working with staff involved in product or service delivery operations (for Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I).
Two years of experience in an industrial production operation or rehabilitation WorkCenter including a supervisory assignment (for Rehabilitation Production Supervisor II).

Nice To Haves

Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/ limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responsibilities

Instructing, training and supervising the work of support staff and individuals with emotional and physical disabilities or others with barriers to employment by observing, evaluating and reporting on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients and preparing written evaluations.
Keep records of materials and supplies.
Assist in planning work layout and efficient use of equipment.
Supervise quality control procedures set up on the production line.
Ensure all products/services meet or exceed customer demands.
Discuss and make recommendations on material inventory, production status of contract work and need for new equipment.
Assist in making time studies to determine piece rates.
Identify and notify the Production Manager in advance of material needs.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Plan and perform the work involved in receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of a wide variety of raw and finished goods.
Review and control inventory records, issue materials to work floor, check finished goods coming from work floor and arrange for shipping or storage as needed.
Maintain, requisition and fill orders; prepare requisitions to maintain adequate stock on hand.
Receive stock and check for agreement with purchase order, requisitions, and/or kits lists.
Direct and participate in taking periodic physical inventories and check and reconcile physical inventory records.
Supervise and monitor the staff and flow of work in/out of the WorkCenter.
Serve as back-up to the Production Manager.
Supervise shipping/receiving area, where employees provide training and supervision for the operations of the warehouse that supports the WorkCenter.
Instruct and supervise the work of economically disadvantaged and emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational problems.
Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary.
Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills.
Observe, evaluate, and report on progress, attendance, and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations.
Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes.
Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning.
Work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors.
Maintain order on workshop floor.
May supervise work performed at off-site locations.
May assist in designing and making jigs, tools, and fixtures.
Perform or supervise minor repair and routine maintenance of shop tools and equipment; receive and/or loads goods.
Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations.
Maintain quality assurance according to procedures.
Complete evaluations on trainee’s progress.