Production Supervisor Garment

Why Choose OCE?

Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) provides adults in custody (AICs) opportunities to gain valuable work skills and on the job training to help individuals increase their chances of success after incarceration. Our mission, in partnership with the Department of Corrections (DOC), is to promote public safety by providing AICs with work and training opportunities in a self-sustaining organization.

Description:

Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), has an opening for a Garment Factory Production Supervisor working at EOCI in the beautiful city of Pendleton, Oregon. As a Production Supervisor, you will work collaboratively as part of a team to provide supervision, coordination, and training of AIC (adults in custody) agents for the garment factory. The successful candidate will ensure a safe and secure work environment within the institution, following OCE and DOC rules and policies, and provide support and coordination of the garment business. The Production Supervisor should have the ability to interpret and understand oral and written instructions to effectively communicate with staff and AICs. This position offers a competitive compensation package including employer-paid health, vision, dental, paid time off, and retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 11 paid holidays per year.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Production/quality control experience
• Production/manufacturing data gathering and reporting
• Production/manufacturing experience
• Inventory experience
• Ability to coach, correct, provide feedback on behavior and performance based on oral and written feedback to AICs
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Customer Service experience
• Preventative machine maintenance
• Experience in garment production
• Experience with supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, strong time management/interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are demonstrative and not comprehensive of the duties to be performed in the position:

• Daily AIC security ‘pat-downs’
• Tool check-out/in
• AIC time management
• Supply request approvals
• Line production reporting
• Supervision of shipping and receiving
• Forklift operation
• Continuous education in areas of equipment operation and production line coordination
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Work Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and engage in physical labor for a sustained period of time
• Ability to operate and drive a forklift
• Long periods of standing and walking on concrete floors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of supervisory production experience (preferably in a production setting).
• Pass an initial and annual Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) criminal background check screening.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.

How to Apply:

Submit the online application and the following:

• Resume detailing your work history, be sure to list start and end dates for positions held (Required)
• Cover Letter describing why you would be successful fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position (Recommended)
• Copy of DD214 if claiming veteran’s preference. Please note this form must be attached if you wish to claim preference.

Additional Information:

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): PREA prohibits OCE from hiring, or promoting anyone who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in Institution settings. These include a jail, prison, or other correctional facility (including juvenile corrections) AND any institution or facility where people are residing for the purpose of receiving care or treatment (e.g., adjudicated delinquent, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, chronically ill, or physically disabled, etc.). These include skilled nursing care, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care (e.g., group home, rehabilitation, assisted living/nursing home, hospice, etc.).

For more information regarding PREA please visit: Department of Corrections : Prison Rape Elimination Act : Prison Rape Elimination Act : State of Oregon

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oregon Corrections Enterprises is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OCE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Oregon Department of Corrections strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.