Industrial Specialist IV - Furniture Factory Millshop Supervisor - Ramsey Unit Furniture Factory (610711)

I. Job Summary

Performs advanced work in the operation of the Furniture Factory. Work involves overseeing the work of inmates to ensure efficient operations; and supervising the work of inmates. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. Essential Functions

A. Oversees inmates in the performance of assigned tasks and the overall processing and production of the Furniture Factory; plans schedules of operations; ensures the proper maintenance of machinery and equipment; and provides technical assistance in methods and equipment used in component milling and furniture manufacturing.

B. Reviews raw material requirements; requisitions supplies, machinery, and equipment; and prepares invoices for products distributed.

C. Prepares reports of operations and related documentation to include quality and quantity of production; and maintains evaluations and records of training activities and proficiencies.

D. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. Minimum Qualifications

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Eighteen months full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation of wood millshop equipment

or

three years full-time, wage-earning experience in any production or manufacturing operation. Thirty semester hours form a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) Or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year for year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.

3. Experience in the supervision of inmates preferred.

4. Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of quality control standards to maintain satisfactory levels of production.

2. Knowledge of production and workflow procedures.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Knowledge of furniture manufacturing preferred.

5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

10. Skill to read and apply specifications.

11. Skill to train and supervise the work of inmates.

12. Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in the assigned area preferred.

IV. Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, working around moving objects or vehicles, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, fumes, smoke, gases, dust, solvents, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, hand tools, power tools, air tools, woodworking and furniture manufacturing machinery and equipment, forklift, pallet jack, dolly, telephone, and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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