Shop Foreman - Print - (SDSP)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance option

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement benefits SDRS

Job summary

The Print Shop Foreman position with the State of South Dakota oversees the shop's production, scheduling, worker management, and quality control within a correctional facility located in Sioux Falls, SD. The role balances security with productivity while developing incarcerated workers' skills for employment post-release.

Responsibilities include directing incarcerated workers, coordinating workflow across production stages, managing inventory and equipment, and ensuring cost control.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of business operations and management including revenue, expenses, productivity.
• Experience managing day-to-day operations of a business/production environment.
• Understanding of financial management including budgeting, job costing, pricing, and cost controls.
• Experience supervising and developing staff, assigning work, coaching, and accountability.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily work direction and supervision to incarcerated workers to meet production goals.
• Interviews, selects, assigns, evaluates, and terminates incarcerated workers.
• Trains workers in sewing, garment construction, upholstery, embroidery, measuring, cutting, assembly, and safety.
• Coordinates workflow between garment creation, cutting, sewing, embroidery, finishing, packaging, and shipping.
• Develops production schedules to meet deadlines and optimize efficiency.
• Maintains quality control and inventory for production.
• Monitors safety procedures and department policies.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory levels; handles cost estimates.

Skills

Business operations

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Quality control

Customer service

Vendors & pricing

Production coordination

Print shop experience

Tools

Microsoft

Global Shop

Adobe Suite

Job description

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Job ID: 37184

Agency: Department of Corrections - Pheasantland Industries

Location: Sioux Falls, SD - SD State Penitentiary

Salary: $23.00 - $28.00, depending on experience

Pay Grade: GH-G

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position with the Department of Corrections. The Department of Corrections is committed to providing meaningful work opportunities that develop vocational skills, promote accountability, and support successful reentry.

This position supervises a Print shop within a Correctional Facility. The shop foreman oversees incarcerated workers engaged in the production of printed materials for state and local governments, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state employees. Production activities may include digital printing, offset printing, bindery operations, finishing, packaging, mail services, including mail fulfillment graphic file preparations, and quality control. The foreman is responsible for balancing security, safety, productivity, quality control, and inventory management while developing workforce skills that prepare individuals for employment upon release.

For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit DOC: https://doc.sd.gov/ .

Position Summary

The Print Shop Foreman is responsible for the overall operation of the shop, including production, scheduling, worker management, quality control, customer service and support, inventory management, purchasing, equipment oversight, safety, and workforce development. This position functions as both a production supervisor and business manager. This role directs and trains incarcerated workers while ensuring adherence to the Department of Corrections policies and maintaining a secure work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides daily work direction and supervision to incarcerated workers to ensure production goals and shop objectives are met.
• Interviews, selects, assigns, evaluates, and recommends termination of incarcerated workers.
• Trains workers in industrial sewing, garment construction, upholstery techniques, embroidery, measuring, cutting, assembly, equipment operation, quality standards, as well as the safe use of tools and chemicals.
• Coordinates workflow between garment production or upholstery production, cutting, sewing, embroidery, assembly, finishing, packaging, and shipping.
• Develops and maintains production schedules to meet deadlines, maximize efficiency, and ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Insures quality control standards are met, and products and products conform to customer expectations.
• Assigns tasks based on individual skill levels to promote productivity and skill development.
• Monitors shop safety and enforces all safety procedures and department policies.
• Maintains accountability for chemical, tools, materials, equipment, inventory, incarcerated workers.
• Conducts safety meetings and reinforces safe work practices.
• Coordinates workflow between design, prs-press, printing, collating, bindery, mail, and/or shipping
• Orders supplies, materials, and equipment, and maintains appropriate and balanced inventory levels.
• Estimates material and labor costs for print shop projects
• Maintains accurate records for production, inventory, and worker performance.
• Works with vendors and purchasing staff to obtain materials at competitive pricing.
• Works with sales team, vendors, purchasing personnel to ensure projects are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Reviews job specifications, quotes, bids, proofs, prior to production.
• Implements process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Evaluates work in progress and provides coaching and corrective instruction as needed.
• Maintains a secure and structured work environment at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including covering other shops as needed, and/or oversight of workers from another shops.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong knowledge of business operations and business management principles including revenue, expenses, productivity, and profitability.
• Experience managing the day-to-day operations of a business, department, or production environment including staffing, workflow, resources, and competing priorities.
• Understanding of financial management, including budgeting, job costing, pricing, labor and materials costs, profit margins, and cost controls.
• Experience in managing inventory, including establishing appropriate inventory levels, monitoring usage, and controlling waste.
• Experience supervising and developing staff, including assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, coaching workers, resolving problems, and holding workers accountable.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and experience establishing and maintaining standards to ensure products and services consistently meet customer expectations.
• Understanding of customer service and customer relationship management, including responding to inquiries, resolving issues, meeting deadlines, maintaining a positive long‑term working relationship.
• Experience working with vendors and suppliers, including sourcing product and materials, negotiating or evaluating pricing, and resolving quality and delivery issues.
• Ability to evaluate business opportunities, new products and services based on customer demand, production capability, cost and potential profitability.
• Experience coordinating with sales, customer service, purchasing, inventory, and production.
• Ability to analyze business and production information to identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve efficiency, reduce costs, minimize waste, and improve overall shop performance.
• Strong organizational and decision making skills with the ability to manage many projects, customer deadlines, production priorities, and operational responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience in a Print Shop is highly desired.

Knowledge Of

• Department of Corrections policies, procedures, and institutional operations.
• Behavior, attitudes, and supervision of incarcerated individuals.
• Vocational and technical training methods and instructional techniques.
• Manage, work with, and maintain garment/upholstery shop equipment.
• Inventory control and basic record keeping systems.
• Computers and software applications, including Microsoft, Global Shop, Adobe Suite, and other related software.

Ability To

• Supervise and direct a workforce in a secure environment.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Respond appropriately to safety and security situations.
• Remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Train and mentor individuals with varying skill levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct and indirect supervisors, correctional staff, incarcerated workers, internal and external partners

Conditions Of Employment

• Must successfully complete all required Department of Corrections training, including TPR.
• Must maintain the physical ability to perform job related duties, including
• standing for extended periods
• Lifting, carrying, and moving materials and equipment demonstrating and assisting with physical tasks
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations and main control of assigned areas
• Must pass required background checks and screenings
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required upon hire

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a Correctional Facility setting.
• Environment may include noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and use of industrial woodworking equipment.
• Requires constant awareness of safety and security procedures.

Impact Of Role

This position plays a critical role in preparing incarcerated individuals for successful re‑entry by providing hands‑on training, work ethic development, and marketable skills in the garment and/or upholstery industry. The foreman directly contributes to reducing recidivism while supporting the operational goals of the Department of Corrections

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"