SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST - 540958

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks a sewing production shop specialist to supervise a workforce in an Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) production shop. This position involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and quality, and managing workforce participants.

Job Duties

• Works with supervisor to set up daily work assignments and production activities
• Maintains training records for workforce participants
• Supervises inmate workforce in assigned manufacturing center
• Trains workforce participants on ERP system, clerical work, reports, production processes, and methods
• Oversees quality control stations to ensure product quality
• Maintains inventory levels and controls equipment usage
• Communicates material and equipment quality issues to purchasing department
• Reviews and corrects inmate hours and pay in ACIS
• Ensures timely and accurate payment to workforce participants
• Attends staff trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of:
• Supervisory techniques for inmate workforce
• Production methods and techniques in sewing industry
• Equipment and materials used in multi-line production sewing center
• Divisional and Departmental policies and procedures
• Fire and safety standards and regulations
• Safety requirements and practices
• Skills in:
• Directing, supervising, and evaluating inmate workers
• Operating multi-line sewing shop, including equipment maintenance
• Written and verbal communication
• Computer applications
• Ability to:
• Lift/carry approximately 20 lbs.
• Push/pull approximately 20 lbs.
• Walk/run approximately .25 miles
• Interpret ADCRR policy and procedures
• Supervise inmate workforce
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Operate ERP system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Drive on State business

Selective Preference(s)

• Three (3) years of experience in fast-paced production environments
• Vocational courses at a post-secondary level in a related field with supervisory seminars and training

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pass background investigation
• Pass drug test
• May require medical/physical examination