SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter subsidy

Robust insurance plan

Excellent retirement program

Other employee benefits

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Sewing Production Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operation of an Arizona Correctional Industries sewing center. You will supervise the inmate workforce, ensure safety, manage inventory, and enforce quality and sanitation standards.

You will coordinate production with supervisors, train participants on ERP and production processes, and ensure timely payroll and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production facilities.
• Experience in a sewing or tailoring shop is preferred.
• Ability to supervise an inmate workforce and maintain safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up daily work assignments with supervisor.
• Maintain training records for workforce participants.
• Supervise inmate workforce in the sewing center.
• Provide hands-on training on ERP, clerical tasks, and production processes.
• Oversee quality control to meet guidelines.
• Ensure machinery safety and inventory control.
• Monitor material and equipment quality issues and communicate with purchasing.

Skills

Supervisory techniques

Production methods

Sewing equipment operation

Security practices

Written communication

Computer applications

Tools

ERP system

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

SEWING PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

(CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES PRODUCTION SPECIALIST)

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Douglas
Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)
6911 North BDI Boulevard
Douglas, Arizona 85608
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $49,200.00

Grade: 17

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Do you have experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production facilities? Have you worked in a Tailoring or Sewing shop? Join our team of workforce production professionals making a difference. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is searching for a sewing production shop specialist who strives at supervising a workforce. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) production shop. Supervisors, when necessary. Ensures proper inventory and utilization of raw materials, supplies, and equipment. Communicates operational data to management. Controls and maintains all safety regulations and quality assurance programs. Enforces daily sanitation and security practices in accordance with ADCRR policies, procedures, and best practices. For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries visit: https://aci.az.gov/

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
• Monitors and controls 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:

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
• Security requirements and practices

Skill 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:

• 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. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time