SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST - 540958

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7526055 **SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

• 540958** Job Location: Arizona State Prison Complex Eyman\ Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)\ 4374 East Butte Avenue\ Florence, Arizona 85132\
  
  

Salary: \$49,200.00 Job Summary: Do you have experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production facilities? Have you worked in a Tailoring or Sewing shop? Join our team of workforce production professionals making a difference. Apply today!\ \ The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is searching for a sewing production shop specialist who strives at supervising a workforce. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) production shop. Supervises, when necessary. Ensures proper inventory and utilization of raw materials, supplies, and equipment. Communicates operational data to management. Controls and maintains all safety regulations and quality assurance programs. Enforces daily sanitation and security practices in accordance with ADCRR policies, procedures, and best practices.\ \ For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries visit: https://aci.az.gov/ Job Duties: \- Works with the supervisor in setting up daily work assignments and other daily production activities\

• Maintains training records for all workforce participants\
• Supervises the inmate workforce in the assigned manufacturing center\
• Provides hands-on training for workforce participants on the ERP system, clerical work, reports, various production processes, and methods\
• Provides oversight for all quality control stations to ensure all product produced meets the established quality guidelines\
• Provides security by closely monitoring the workers\' activities\
• Ensures the safe operation of machinery utilized in the production process\
• Monitors and controls inventory levels\
• Utilizes best practice planning and layout of product components and required\ materials for the production and requisition of raw materials and supplies\
• Communicates all material or equipment quality issues or delivery concerns to the purchasing department\
• Reviews inmate hours and pay in ACIS for accuracy, makes any necessary changes\
• Ensures all workforce participants are paid on time and correctly\
• Attends staff trainings\
• Drives on State business\
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:\
• Supervisory techniques for the assigned inmate workforce\
• Standard production methods and techniques in the sewing industry\
• Equipment and materials utilized in the operation of a multi-line production sewing center\
• Divisional and Departmental policies and procedures, including fire and safety standards and regulations\
• Security requirements and practices\ \ Skill in:\
• Directing, supervising, and evaluating inmate workers\
• The operation of a multi-line sewing shop, including the operations and maintenance of equipment and machinery utilized\
• Written and verbal communication\
• Computer applications\ \ Ability to:\
• Lift/Carry approximately 20 lbs.\
• Push/pull approximately 20 lbs.\
• Walk/run approximately .25 miles\
• Interpret ADCRR policy and procedures\
• Supervise an inmate workforce\
• Communicate verbally and in writing\
• Operate a computer relating to the ERP system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office\
• Work in a correctional environment Selective Preference(s): \- At three (3) years of experience working in a fast-paced production environment\
• Vocational courses at a post-secondary level in a related field with supervisory seminars and training Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant p ssing a background investigation, drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.\ \ If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).\ \ In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. *All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E*