Manufacturing Production Manager- Oregon State Penitentiary

Closes 2/3/23 at 10:01 am pacific standard time.

Why Choose OCE?

Are you someone who believes in second chances, making a difference in people’s lives, and creating a safer community? Do you thrive in an environment that focuses on team collaboration, building relationships, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts?

If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you!

Description:

Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) is seeking a Production Manager (PM) to supervise the day-to-day operational and production output of OCE business units. The PM will direct and be responsible for all daily activities of the Furniture Factory, Metal shops, and CADD Department located in the Oregon State Penitentiary.

The PM must have excellent time management and organizational skills and be an expert in planning and managing large-scale production operations, scheduling coordination, and customer service fulfillment. With collaboration among all disciplines within the organization, the PM will create a world-class, lean operation that is focused on OCE's customers and flexible enough to adapt to changing customer needs. This PM will provide leadership and encourage change to improve processes, quality, safety, cost, and efficiency throughout OSP. The PM encourages teamwork and collaboration while providing a positive work environment. OCE PMs are responsible for improving operational metrics/key performance indicators. This position supports the General Manager and partners with the Department of Corrections (DOC) superintendent and institution staff with the common goals of Measure 17 compliance (Adults in Custody work skills development and institution safety and security). This position offers a competitive compensation package including employer-paid health, vision, dental, paid time off, and retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 11 paid holidays per year.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Production or manufacturing experience
• Leadership/Interpersonal skills
• Customer Service
• Staff Management
• Fiscal Management
• Serves as a role model and ensures safe work behavior and practices by staff and assigned AIC workers
• Budget planning, preparation and implementation for an agency or organization
• Experience in process improvement and developing policies
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of standing and walking on concrete floors; occasional lifting; working in a noisy environment; working with chemicals
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, flex, lift, and carry loads up to 40 lbs without assistive devices
• Ability to walk combined distances up to 2-3 miles daily
• Ability to climb stairs without assistive aid
• Overnight travel may be occasionally required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for development of program rules, policies, short- and long-range goals/plans, program evaluation, and budget preparation.
• Pass an initial and annual Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) criminal background check
• Pass pre-employment drug screening

OR

• Two (2) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for development of program rules, policies, short- and long-range goals/plans, program evaluation, budget preparation and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain Management.
• Pass an initial and annual Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) criminal background check
• Pass pre-employment drug screening

How to Apply:

Submit the online application and the following:

• Resume detailing your work history, be sure to list start and end dates for positions held (Required)
• Cover Letter describing why you would be successful fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position (Recommended)
• Copy of DD214 if claiming veteran’s preference. Please note this form must be attached if you wish to claim preference.

Additional Information:

OCE is focused on providing Adults in Custody (AICs) an opportunity to gain valuable and marketable work skills and on the job training to help these individuals increase their chances of success after incarceration. Our Mission, in partnership with the Department of Corrections, is to promote public safety by providing adults in custody with work and training opportunities in a self-sustaining organization.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): PREA prohibits OCE from hiring, or promoting anyone who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in Institution settings. These include a jail, prison, or other correctional facility (including juvenile corrections) AND any institution or facility where people are residing for the purpose of receiving care or treatment (e.g., adjudicated delinquent, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, chronically ill, or physically disabled, etc.). These include skilled nursing care, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care (e.g., group home, rehabilitation, assisted living/nursing home, hospice, etc.).

For more information regarding PREA please visit: http://nicic.gov/PREA

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oregon Corrections Enterprises is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OCE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.