Correction Enterprise Supervisor II (Sewing Plant)

Adult Correction; Tabor City (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency Adult Correction Division is seeking a Correction Enterprise Supervisor II to oversee sewing manufacturing operations and supervise inmates. The role involves training offenders, directing work assignments, and ensuring quality and safety in production schedules and inventory control.

Candidates must be eligible for certification by the NC CJETC and carry required plant-specific licenses. The position includes a structured benefits package and opportunities to advance within the

Qualifications

• Hands-on sewing equipment experience.
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience ordering and receiving merchandise.
• Supervisory experience with skilled & unskilled workers.

Responsibilities

• Train offenders in the safe, proper operation of sewing equipment.
• Organize and direct offender work assignments and equipment setup.
• Prepare reports on inventory, equipment, incidents, payroll and production schedules.
• Supervise inmates away from the prison facility for specific job assignments and ensure custody and control.

Skills

Sewing equipment

Production environment

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification eligibility by NC CJETC

Plant-specific certifications

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division Job Classification Title Correction Enterprise Supervisor II (S) Position Number Grade NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position of Correction Enterprise Supervisor II is responsible for training offenders in the safe, proper, and most efficient operation of equipment and practices utilized in a sewing manufacturing operation, while ensuring quality and quantity standards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. This employee will organize and direct work assignments of offenders and set up of equipment for processing of raw materials. They will also prepare a variety of written reports involving subjects such as inventory levels, equipment specifications, offender incidents, incentive wage payroll and production schedules. The work environment may involve exposure to noise, dust fumes, dangerous machinery, chemical body fluids and fallen objects. This may require the use of personal protective equipment (such as ear plugs/muff, safety glasses, respirators, protective clothing, etc. and/or personal protective equipment used in sewing operation). The position is accountable for the custody and supervision of inmates assigned to the plant. Duties include patrolling the plant and supervising production operations while ensuring the care, custody, and control of inmates in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role supervises inmates away from the prison facility for specific job assignments. Typically, supervisors on these assignments are not armed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $37,782 - $66,120

• Experience with hands‑on sewing equipment & tools. (ex. Machines press snips, etc.)
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience order and receiving merchandise
• Supervisory experience with skilled & unskilled workers.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

• Plant Specific Special Requirements
• Agriculture - NC Pesticide License and NC Wastewater License
• Canery – Low Acid and Acidified Food Production certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Laundry - Certified Professional Laundry Manager or Certified Laundry and Linen Manager certification.
• Braille - Certified Braille Transcriber certificate must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

About the Division

The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self‑sufficient business that mirrors a real‑life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Background Check

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Note to Current State Employees

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of two years of related industry/service experience OR An equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.