Senior Supervisor (Nottoway): Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00232
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. It supplies goods and services to customers throughout the Commonwealth. The Senior Supervisor oversees wood furniture manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production. The role manages daily operations, maintains accurate records, resolves production issues, and upholds quality standards. It also supports continuous improvement by developing job specifications, setting quality expectations, and providing technical guidance. The supervisor leads and motivates a diverse team, holds employees accountable for production goals and deadlines, and uses strong communication skills and MRP/ERP systems, preferably Syteline. New hires, transfers, and returning state employees hired by VCE begin or restart a 12-month probationary period.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of wood furniture manufacturing processes and safe work practices involving chemicals, equipment, and environmental hazards.
- Ability to plan and organize work, maintain accurate records, solve problems, and ensure product quality.
- Ability to develop job specifications, establish quality standards, and provide technical recommendations.
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team while maintaining accountability for production goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
- Effective communication and supervisory skills, with a focus on production efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in high-volume furniture manufacturing and production-floor quality improvement initiatives.
- Willingness to learn new processes, systems, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift and yard dog operation experience.
- Proficiency with an MRP/ERP system, preferably Syteline.
- Experience in wood furniture manufacturing.
- Certification in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or another quality program.
- Previous supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee wood furniture manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production.
- Manage daily operations and maintain accurate records.
- Resolve production issues and uphold quality standards.
- Develop job specifications, establish quality expectations, and provide technical guidance.
- Lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team.
- Maintain accountability for production goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
- Support production efficiency and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
