Plant Manager: Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00295

Title: Plant Manager: Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00295

State Role Title: Warehouse Manager II

Hiring Range: $63,888 - $95,830

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To enhance the correctional programs of the Commonwealth of Virginia by operating a viable business entity that provides jobs and work skills for sentenced inmates to help them successfully re-enter society and offers quality goods and services to our customers, on time and at a fair price. Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency that is focused on providing meaningful jobs and work skills for offenders and offering quality goods and services to our customers. For more information on our products, services and locations visit govce.net.

To provide management for the production of mechanical press induced license plates and management of a warehouse operation that supports the license plate production and distribution, and the leadership of staff to positively impact customer satisfaction and to achieve plant and industry objectives for profitability, quality products, offender development, and accurate and complete orders delivered on time.

If hired by VCE you will start or restart a 12-month probationary period. This is for all New Hires, Transfers, returning State Employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to work independently to motivate others attain production goals. Ability to effectively communicate with others to achieve production goals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Ability to make technical recommendations, develop job specifications and quality standards. Ability to work independently in complex work situations and under the pressure of tight deadlines and manage safe work practices. Ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team in the production and quality of manufactured goods under the pressure of tight deadlines. High School Diploma or GED. Supervisory experience in mechanical production or other high volume manufacturing setting. Demonstrated leadership experience in communication and problem resolution. Experience in quality programs and production floor quality improvement initiatives.

Additional Considerations

Considerable proficiency in wood furniture manufacturing, equipment operation, and quality controls. Proficiency with MRP/ERP system or other manufacturing specialty applications. Certification in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other quality program certification. Considerable experience in wood furniture production.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Depa