SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Goodyear, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is seeking a sewing production shop specialist to supervise a workforce team and support the day-to-day operation of an Arizona Correctional Industries production shop at ASPC–Perryville in Goodyear, Arizona. The position provides operational support, including workforce supervision and tool control; enforces sanitation, quality assurance, and security practices; communicates production goals; ensures appropriate staffing; and monitors sewing operations for compliance with established work standards.

The position includes hands-on training of workforce participants, oversight of quality control, inventory monitoring, production planning, and coordination with purchasing regarding material or equipment issues. It also reviews workforce hours and pay in ACIS to help ensure accurate and timely payment. Driving on State business may be required. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation and drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination. Employees must complete annual tuberculosis testing and E-Verify. The role is located at Arizona Correctional Industries, Arizona State Prison Complex–Perryville, 2105 N. Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395. The posted salary is $51,168.00.

Requirements

• Knowledge of supervisory techniques for the assigned inmate workforce.
• Knowledge of standard production methods and techniques in the sewing industry.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials used in a multi-line production sewing center.
• 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 workers.
• Skill in operating a multi-line sewing shop, including operating and maintaining its equipment and machinery.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer application skills.
• Ability to lift or carry approximately 20 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull approximately 20 pounds.
• Ability to walk or run approximately 0.50 miles.
• Ability to interpret ADCRR policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise an inmate workforce and work in a correctional environment.
• Ability to operate a computer using the ERP system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• If driving on State business, possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and meet driver-record requirements; employees using a personally owned vehicle must maintain required liability insurance.
• Pass a background investigation and drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
• Complete a tuberculosis test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter.
• Successfully complete E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Post-secondary vocational courses in a related field, along with supervisory seminars and training.

Responsibilities

• Work with the supervisor to set up daily work assignments and other production activities.
• Maintain training records for all workforce participants.
• Supervise the inmate workforce in the assigned manufacturing center.
• Provide hands-on training on the ERP system, clerical work, reports, production processes, and methods.
• Oversee quality control stations to ensure products meet established quality guidelines.
• Monitor and control inventory levels.
• Plan and lay out product components and required materials, and requisition raw materials and supplies.
• Communicate material or equipment quality issues and delivery concerns to the purchasing department.
• Review inmate hours and pay in ACIS for accuracy and make necessary changes.
• Ensure workforce participants are paid accurately and on time.
• Drive on State business.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.
• Provide operational support, including tool control, and enforce sanitation, quality assurance, and security practices.
• Ensure teams are informed of production goals, appropriately staffed, and following established work standards.

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).
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program; positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans and 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