BAKERY WORKFORCE SPECIALIST

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is searching for a skilled baker who strives to provide excellent baked items. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned manufacturing center within prescribed time requirements and established manufacturing costs. Supervises the production, maintenance, and inmate work crew for a manufacturing center. Ensure proper equipment operation and utilization of raw materials and supplies. Communicates operational data accurately. Controls and maintains all safety regulations and quality assurance programs. Enforces daily sanitation and security practices in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices.

Job Duties

• Supervises the inmate workforce in the assigned manufacturing center
• Supervises the production and maintenance of machinery
• Teaches and trains the inmate crews in various production processes and methods
• Provides security by closely monitoring inmate workers' activities
• Ensures safe operation of machinery
• Monitors and controls inventory levels and requisitions of raw materials and supplies
• Maintains daily attendance and work assignment rosters, bi-monthly inmate payroll, and monthly work evaluations
• Communicates with customers/vendors to ensure proper specifications and dimensions
• Communicates with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure compliance with policies
• Communicates with Operations control and other manufacturing departments
• Prepares reports and cost estimates
• 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 and techniques
• Equipment and materials utilized in the specific operation of the assigned manufacturing center
• Division and Departmental policies and procedures, including fire and safety standards and regulations, and security requirements and practices

Skill in:

• Directing, supervising and evaluating workers activities
• Written and verbal communication
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• The trade or production of the assigned manufacturing center, to include operations and maintenance of equipment and machinery utilized

Ability to:

• Lift/Carry Approximately 50lbs
• Push/Pull Approximately 50lbs
• Walk/Run Approximately 0.75 miles
• Utilize computers and calculators
• Work in a correctional environment
• Supervise the assigned inmate work crews
• Reconcile mathematical problems
• Understand complex scheduling needs and inventory issues

Selective Preference

• At three (3) years of experience working in a fast-paced production Bakery environment
• Vocational courses at a post-secondary level in a related field with supervisory seminars and training