Plant Manager
Location: Richmond County, Virginia | Agency: Dept of Corr – Central Admin | Pay Band: UG | Recruitment: General Public | Closes: Nov 6 2026
About the role
Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency dedicated to providing meaningful jobs and developing valuable work skills for offenders, supporting successful reentry after release. VCE fulfills this mission by offering high‑quality goods and services to customers across the Commonwealth. For more information about VCE, including products, services, and locations, visit www.govce.net.
Plant Managers lead and motivate a diverse team to meet production and quality standards under tight deadlines. This role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and the ability to work independently while ensuring safe work practices. If hired by VCE you will start or restart a 12‑month probationary period (applies to all new hires, transfers, and returning state employees).
Requirements
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team in the production and quality of manufactured goods under the pressure of tight deadlines.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others to achieve production goals.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to work independently to motivate others to attain 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.
Additional Considerations
- Considerable experience and proficiency in apparel processes, 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.
Pay
Hiring range: $66,124 – $99,184 annually.
Schedule
Full‑time, salaried position.