Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson - SCI Benner Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson to lead inmate workers at the SCI Benner Township laundry plant. You will guide production tasks, ensure safety, and oversee tools, materials, and workflow to maintain quality and efficiency.

You will supervise training, monitor production with SAP, and identify process improvements while supporting daily factory operations. This role emphasizes safety, reliable results, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the production of goods or services.
• An associate degree in industrial technology, operations management, business administration, or a related field; and one year of work experience in the production of goods or services.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of work experience in the production of goods or services.

Responsibilities

• Inmate Training: Teach production methods, safe equipment use, and proper work practices
• Workplace Safety: Maintain a secure environment, conduct searches, and oversee tool and supply control
• Production Monitoring: Use SAP to track orders, materials, shipping, and purchasing needs
• Process Evaluation: Review production records, assess workflow, and recommend equipment or process improvements
• Operational Support: Assist with related duties that help maintain effective factory operations

Skills

Three years production experience

Leadership potential

Education

Associate degree in industrial technology/operations management/business administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Salary

$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually

Location

Centre County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60566-98345

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR BEN Corr Indry

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98345

Position Number

00216849

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

00111409

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Benner Township / Corrections General Industries

Worksite Address

301 Institution Drive

City

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16823

Contact Name

Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone

717.562.5736

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you interested in leading hands‑on work that supports the Department of Corrections as a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson? This position gives you the chance to guide inmate workers as they complete important manufacturing tasks at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township. Your direction will help maintain quality, safety, and strong daily operations. Become part of a team that builds skills, confidence, and dependable results.

This position supports the daily operations of the SCI Benner Township laundry plant by leading inmate workers in production tasks and maintaining a safe work setting. The role helps ensure smooth manufacturing processes and proper oversight of tools, materials, and workflow. As a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson, you will perform the following duties:

• Inmate Training: Teach production methods, safe equipment use, and proper work practices
• Workplace Safety: Maintain a secure environment, conduct searches, and oversee tool and supply control
• Production Monitoring: Use SAP to track orders, materials, shipping, and purchasing needs
• Process Evaluation: Review production records, assess workflow, and recommend equipment or process improvements
• Operational Support: Assist with related duties that help maintain effective factory operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the production of goods or services; or
• An associate degree in industrial technology, operations management, business administration, or a related field; and one year of work experience in the production of goods or services; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of work experience in the production of goods or services.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test centre (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.