SUPERVISOR 2, PRISON INDUSTRIES

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Corrections at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) in Carson City is seeking a Prison Industries Supervisor 2 to oversee multiple production centers including mattress, garment, print, auto restoration, furniture, metal fabrication and drapery shops. The role requires applying cost control, budgeting and scheduling across programs.

Incumbents supervise inmate work, manage materials, ensure profitable operations, review financials and maintain safety protocols while

Qualifications

• Four+ years of applicable experience with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates performing manufacturing or service tasks.
• Maintain adequate raw material levels and review production needs.
• Review financial statements and develop cost estimates and pricing.
• Plan, design, and market products to ensure profitable operations.
• Provide technical guidance on cost, materials, quality standards, and production capabilities.
• Prepare production schedules and ensure staffing aligns with demand.
• Inspect work-in-progress and finished goods for conformance to schedules and quality.

Skills

Staff leadership

Production planning

Cost analysis

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Prison Industries Supervisor 2, at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC), in Carson City. Prison Industries Supervisors manage, plan, organize and supervise operations of Prison Industries’ programs and ensure their profitable operation. NNCC's Prison industry programs include a mattress factory, garment factory, print shop, auto restoration shop, furniture factory, metal fabrication, and drapery shop. Incumbents supervise the performance of prison inmates in manufacturing goods for sale to other government and private entities. Incumbents maintain adequate inventory levels of necessary materials based upon sales, open orders, delivery schedules, product, vendor and customer history and sales reports. Incumbents review and interpret operational financial statements to make necessary improvements or changes to production processes and ensure profitable and efficient program operation.

Supervisors, Prison Industries manage, plan, organize, and supervise operation(s) of Prison Industries’ program(s) and ensureprofitable operation.

Four or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of two-year’s supervisory experience and graduation for high school or equivalent education.

1. Supervise the performance of inmates in manufacturing goods or providing services.
2. Maintain adequate levels of raw materials.
3. Review and interpret operational financial statements, develop and maintain shipping strategies, and determine and prepare product cost and price estimates.
4. Participate in planning and designing products and services, develop and participate in product marketing strategies, and ensure profitable and efficient program operations.
5. Provide technical expertise regarding cost, efficient material usage, quality standards, and production capabilities.
6. Review technical blueprints and specifications to determine component requirements.
7. Explain and market services and goods available.
8. Assist in the preparation of marketing materials.
9. Investigate, review, and submit bid opportunities.
10. Establish and monitor work safety and security procedures.
11. Prepare and maintain accounting records and reports.
12. Monitor cost accounting records and monitor and collect past due receivables.
13. Plan and monitor the manufacturing of goods, develop production schedules, arrange materials, and ensure proper staffing levels.
14. Inspect work in progress and finished goods to ensure products are manufactured according to production schedules and quality standards.
15. Manage a major production center or multiple production centers.
16. Develop operating budgets, sales forecasts, production reports and goals, and project costs.
17. Track expenditures and review inventory, costs, and production.
18. Resolve customer complaints.
19. Prepare status reports on production and resolve operational and production issues.
20. Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
21. Perform related duties as assigned.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Business management; fiscal accountability, budget, and cost accounting; quality assurance procedures.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement cost-effective production schedules and quality assurance programs applicable to the cost center; analyze problems, provide recommendations, and initiate effective courses of action.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups; prepare and present verbal and written reports; determine training needs and develop or coordinate training programs; ensure compliance with established standards of quality, production schedules, and special customer requests.
• Lead and motivate a diverse staff, set clear goals, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Resolve conflicts and mediate, negotiate, and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with employees, customers, or agencies; diffuse hostile situations respectfully and tactfully.
• Review work products for quality, quantity, and timeliness; analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define objectives, identify relevant concerns, formulate logical conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.