Job Description

Posting number: 4709-26-7595-INDPLDRE-SMT-CV

Department: Corrections - Michigan State Industries

Job classification: Industries Production Leader 8-E10

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

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The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here

The position trains and supervises prisoner workers in the production, packaging and distribution of powdered and liquid janitorial and laundry products. The position keeps production records. The incumbent also monitors production quality and is responsible for inventory control and enforces all safety and security procedures.

*This is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
**This position has a subclass code for Janitorial and Distribution Center.

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Examples of duties

Education
Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school.

Experience

Industries Production Leader 8
One year of specific industry production or service experience.

Industries Production Leader 9
Two years of specific industry production or service experience; or, one year of experience equivalent to an Industries Production Leader in the specific industry.

Industries Production Leader E10
Three years of specific industry production or service experience including one year of supervisory experience;

Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience

Industries Production Leader 8

One year of experience that involves direct supervision of offenders and six months experience in the specific production/manufacturing or service industry.

OR One year of experience that involves direct supervision of offenders and one year experience in any production/manufacturing industry.

OR Two years of experience in any production/manufacturing industry.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of plant layouts.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and practices for the goods being made or services being provided.
• Knowledge of methods of maintaining efficient production.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.
• Knowledge of standards of operation.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Warehousing, inventories and production control.
• Ability to direct and instruct prisoners.
• Ability to direct machine setup and operation.
• Ability to monitor quality of products and services.
• Ability to evaluate and counsel prisoners as to their capabilities.
• Leadership ability and capability of motivating people.

*This is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
**This position has a subclass code for Janitorial and Distribution Center.

**Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here(un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

***REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.