SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks a sewing production shop specialist to supervise an Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) production shop. This role involves setting up daily work assignments, supervising the workforce, ensuring safety and quality, and communicating operational data.

Job Duties

• Works with the supervisor in setting up daily work assignments and other daily production activities
• Maintains training records for all workforce participants
• Supervises the inmate workforce in the assigned manufacturing center
• Provides hands-on training for workforce participants on the ERP system, clerical work, reports, various production processes, and methods
• Provides oversight for all quality control stations to ensure all product produced meets the established quality guidelines
• Provides security by closely monitoring the workers' activities
• Ensures the safe operation of machinery utilized in the production process
• Maintains inventory levels
• Utilizes best practice planning and layout of product components and required materials for the production and requisition of raw materials and supplies
• Communicates all material or equipment quality issues or delivery concerns to the purchasing department
• Reviews inmate hours and pay in ACIS for accuracy, makes any necessary changes
• Ensures all workforce participants are paid on time and correctly
• 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 methods and techniques in the sewing industry
• Equipment and materials utilized in the operation of a multi-line production sewing center
• Divisional and Departmental policies and procedures, including fire and safety standards and regulations
• Safety requirements and practices
• Skills in:
• Directing, supervising, and evaluating inmate workers
• The operation of a multi-line sewing shop, including the operations and maintenance of equipment and machinery utilized
• 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 an inmate workforce
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Operate a computer relating to the ERP system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Work in a correctional environment

Selective Preference(s)

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

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.