Lead, Corrections Garment Operations

State of Illinois; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Pre-tax benefits

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks an energetic Industry Lead Worker for the Industries Unit at Danville Correctional Center. You will train custody workers, oversee daily production, and maintain records and equipment to ensure quality control and safety compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in industrial operations, with emphasis on woodworking, inventory, scheduling, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of specialized industrial experience related to the position.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of woodworking experience.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of inventory management experience.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of tools management experience in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of equipment preventive maintenance experience.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of production scheduling experience.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of shipping and receiving procedures experience.
• Requires completion of an approved guard training course within six (6) months of employment.
• Overtime is a condition of employment and may require evenings and weekends.
• Must utilize digital technology and processes for efficiency and transformation efforts.
• Applicants must meet vaccine/medical standards set by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Trains, assigns and instructs custody workers in the daily operation of the Industries program.
• Maintains operating records of production.
• Receives and inspects finished products for quality control prior to packaging and shipping.
• Maintains proper preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Ensures all safety, security, and sanitation procedures are followed.

Skills

Woodworking

Inventory management

Tools management

Preventive maintenance

Production scheduling

Shipping and receiving

Digital tools

Safety compliance

Overtime willingness

Job description

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks an energetic Industry Lead Worker for the Industries Unit at Danville Correctional Center. You will train custody workers, oversee daily production, and maintain records and equipment to ensure quality control and safety compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in industrial operations, with emphasis on woodworking, inventory, scheduling, and maintenance.