SUMMARY:

The Workshop Production Supervisor will train and improve vocational skills for individuals with disabilities for gainful employment. They will supervise, coordinate, and document the production work

and activities of the employees to support their Vocational Individualized Plan (V.I.P).

The workshop production supervisor will supervise up to 25 individuals and must be flexible, as several jobs could occur simultaneously, and the employees could all be at different skill levels. The supervisor will monitor the employees' work to ensure they understand the process and meet quality control standards. The supervisor will revisit areas where the employees are struggling and need extra training to succeed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. One year of production or supervisor experience or training is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Driver’s License—A class E driver's license must be obtainedwithin ten days of employment.

MVR – A clean motor vehicle record is required.

Insurance – Must carry personal car insurance and provide documentation.

Reports:

Ø Must qualify for employment by being approved by the Missouri Division of Aging, Abuse, and Neglect.

Ø Must pass a criminal background check.

MANDT Training – Provided by VSI

First Aid and CPR – Provided by VSI

Schedule:

Monday – Friday: Shop 1 - 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Shop 2 & 3 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ø Occasional after-hours meetings or functions

Ø Occasional weekend training

Ø Report all absences and any late arrivals to your direct supervisor immediately.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Demonstrate job duties to employees and observe them performing tasks to ensure understanding of requirements.

· Assign employees to clean, sort, assemble, repair, or hand-pack products or components.

· Monitors the work performance at each employee's station to ensure compliance with procedures, safety regulations, and quality control.

· Perform extra training for the employees when needed.

· Confer with the facility production manager to reassign simpler tasks when workers cannot perform assigned tasks or to assign higher degrees of complexity as they reach a certain level of competence.

· Handle materials when needed.

· Accurately track whether employees work a piece count or hourly wage task to ensure proper payment per the DOL.

· Accurately calculate piece count totals to ensure proper employee payment per DOL.

· Appropriately access behavior incidents and respond accordingly.

· Document behaviors daily, weekly, or as needed per the requirements of Program Services.

· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· Participates in time studies to develop time analysis for each job.

· Must be willing to work in other locations when the General Manager requests.

· Must maintain strict confidentiality on matters related to VSI’s operation, personnel, finances, employees, and business partners.

· All other duties as assigned

SKILLS:

· Strong communication in both oral and written communication

· Display original thinking and creativity

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Inspire trust and motivate others to perform well

· Strong attention to detail

· Accepts responsibility for own actions and the actions of their employees.

· Sets and achieves challenging goals

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

· Look for ways to improve and promote quality.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Not afraid to participate in meetings, manage difficult situations, provide feedback, and respond promptly when a request has been made.

· Be a team player

· Promotes a harassment-free environment

· Strong mathematical skills

· Strong fine and gross motor skills

· Frequently lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

SAFETY:

The workplace and worksite regulations are consistent with the rules recommended by OSHA. They must be adhered to and followed by all the employees at all times, including the use of PPE. These regulations and any changes to them or any necessary training will be conducted by the company or their authorized OSHA-approved trainer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person