Production Foreman

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 our customers across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training of inmates in the production of metal furniture, office systems, seating, quality standards, shipping and receiving, inventory, and warehousing.
• Achieve VCE's goals of producing and shipping quality products, accurate and complete orders, delivered on time.
• Develop inmate workers' hard and soft skills.

Requirements

• Knowledge of metal furniture, office systems, and seating manufacturing.
• Demonstrated skill in effective planning and organizing, record‑keeping, problem‑solving, quality management; and developing, directing, correcting, and motivating others.
• Ability to adapt to change, work independently, resolve problems, and perform effectively in complex work situations and under the pressure of tight deadlines; clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in continuous improvement practices and concepts.
• Experience in quality programs and production floor quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in wood furniture manufacturing.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License or previous experience with transporting trailers.

Pay

Hiring Range: $43,435 – $65,150 (Pay Band: UG)