Summary
This role involves managing manufacturing operations within Michigan's prison system, overseeing teams that produce items like license plates, shoes, and laundry services using modern tools and lean methods.
It requires leading staff, including direct interaction with inmates, making decisions on production and resources, and ensuring goals are met while promoting rehabilitation.
A good fit would be someone with supervisory experience in manufacturing who is comfortable in a secure correctional environment and values teamwork and efficiency.
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer
here.This position functions as the second-line supervisor, providing oversight over the following MSI Manufacturing Operations, which are in correctional facilities: SMT Janitorial, SMT Janitorial Service, ARF License Plate, LRF Laundry, IBC Shoe, IBC Sign, WHV Dental. This position oversees development and implementation of goals and objectives as outlined by MSI Administration, by using modern management methods, Lean principles, strategic planning, financial information and computer technology (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) /Global Shop Solutions). This position ensures the application of offender success principles and is empowered to make changes and decisions related to staffing, equipment, building use, raw materials, product lines and production schedules while focusing on Building Bridges to Success through MSI’s division values of PARTNERSHIP. This position’s primary work location is within a correctional facility. In addition, frequent travel to various operations is required. Direct prisoner contact and/or supervision are expected much of the workday.
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Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Three years of experience equivalent to an Industries Supervisor 12 or one year equivalent to an Industries Supervisor 13.
Additional Information
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and practices and technical processes for the goods being made.
- Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques, and employee policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of material specifications.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and practices and technical processes for the goods being made.
- Ability to make material, time, and cost estimates on new products.
- Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence related to the work.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate program and organizational performance to assess efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to maintain production and quality control.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license for assigned vehicles used to travel to various work sites must be maintained.**Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of yourofficial college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
**REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.