Production Support Technician

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency focused on providing meaningful jobs and work skills for offenders while offering quality goods and services to customers. For more information on products, services, and locations, visit www.govce.net.

About the Role

This position provides support operations in an apparel plant by performing accurate data entry, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, reporting, and prioritizing job production for the production staff.

All new hires, transfers, and returning state employees will start or restart a 12-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and maintain records
• Manage purchasing and inventory control
• Provide customer service and handle reporting
• Prioritize job production for production staff
• Work independently, resolve problems, and manage time effectively in complex work situations
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing, listen effectively, and handle difficult situations

Requirements

• Proficiency in computer keyboarding and MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience in planning, organizing, record-keeping, purchasing, problem-solving, and training
• Ability to manage time, maintain attention to detail, prioritize, and make decisions
• Ability to work in environments where production, chemical, equipment, or other environmental risks may be present
• Prior experience in an office or manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system

Pay

Hiring range: $39,543 - $59,317 (Pay Band: UG)

Background and Drug Testing

• All applicants are subject to a background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks
• Applicants for designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening
• Marijuana use is prohibited for positions requiring possession of a firearm or Commercial Driver’s License