Production Foreman (State Farm - Silkscreen): Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00326

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Production Foreman for the State Farm Enterprise Unit to supervise silkscreen and embroidery operations. You will plan, organize, and manage quality, lead, motivate, and develop team members to meet production goals.

You will start at a 12‑month probationary period with background checks, and must adhere to safety and quality standards while delivering accurate, on‑time orders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of silkscreen and embroidered production.
• Strong planning, organizing, record-keeping, problem-solving, quality management; and developing, directing, correcting, and motivating others.
• Ability to adapt to change, work independently, resolve problems, perform effectively in complex work situations and under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• Clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operations to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ensure quality products and orders delivered on time.
• Assist in planning and coordinating production workflows.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development for team members.
• Support continuous improvement and adherence to quality programs.

Skills

Silkscreen production

Embroidery production

Planning & organizing

Quality management

Team leadership

Communication (oral/written)

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Title: Production Foreman (State Farm - Silkscreen): Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00326

State Role Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Hiring Range: $43,435 - $65,150

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Enterprise Unit

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency dedicated to providing meaningful jobs and developing valuable work skills for offenders, supporting successful reentry after release. VCE fulfills this mission by offering high‑quality goods and services to our customers across the Commonwealth. For more information about VCE, including our products, services, and locations, please visit www.govce.net.

If hired by VCE you will start or restart a 12 month probationary period. This is for all New Hires, Transfers, returning State Employees.

Production Foreman's support and enhance production operations through strong knowledge of silkscreen and embroidery processes, effective planning, organizing, and quality management skills, and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members. They assist and support manufacturing operations as needed to achieve strategic objectives for:

• Quality products
• Accurate and complete orders delivered on time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of silkscreen and embroidered production.
• Demonstrated skill in effective planning and organizing, record-keeping, problem-solving, quality management; and developing, directing, correcting, and motivating others.
• Ability to adapt to change, work independently, resolve problems, perform effectively in complex work situations and under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• Clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in continuous improvement practices and concepts.
• Experience in quality programs and production floor quality improvement initiatives.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience.
• Prior purchasing experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [e-mail]