Industrial Specialist IV - Mattress Factory Production Supervisor - Wynne Unit (
Texas Department of Criminal Justice TX, Huntsville, TX, United States
Industrial Specialist IV - Mattress Factory Production Supervisor - Wynne Unit
Performs advanced work in the operation of the Mattress Factory. Work involves overseeing the work of inmates to ensure efficient operations; and supervising the work of inmates. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions
Oversees inmates in the performance of assigned tasks and the overall processing and production of the Mattress Factory; plans schedules of operations; ensures the proper maintenance of machinery and equipment; and inspects and provides technical assistance in methods and equipment used in the manufacturing of mattresses.
Reviews raw material requirements; requisitions supplies, machinery, and equipment; and prepares invoices for products distributed.
Prepares reports of operations and related documentation to include quality and quantity of production; and maintains evaluations and records of training activities and proficiencies.
Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training
Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Eighteen months full-time, wage-earning experience in the manufacture of mattresses or three years full-time, wage-earning experience in any production or manufacturing operation. Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.
Experience in the supervision of employees and inmates preferred.
Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of quality control standards to maintain satisfactory levels of production.
Knowledge of production and workflow procedures.
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
Knowledge of mattress manufacturing preferred.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to train and supervise inmates.
Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in the assigned area preferred.
Additional Requirements
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, working around moving objects or vehicles, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, humidity, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, fumes, smoke, gases, dust, grease, oils, solvents, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, mattress manufacturing machinery and equipment, hand tools, woodworking equipment, forklift, pallet jack, telephone, and automobile.
Additional Information
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: Shelbie Morrow Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-4106 EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Performs advanced work in the operation of the Mattress Factory. Work involves overseeing the work of inmates to ensure efficient operations; and supervising the work of inmates. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions
Oversees inmates in the performance of assigned tasks and the overall processing and production of the Mattress Factory; plans schedules of operations; ensures the proper maintenance of machinery and equipment; and inspects and provides technical assistance in methods and equipment used in the manufacturing of mattresses.
Reviews raw material requirements; requisitions supplies, machinery, and equipment; and prepares invoices for products distributed.
Prepares reports of operations and related documentation to include quality and quantity of production; and maintains evaluations and records of training activities and proficiencies.
Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training
Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Eighteen months full-time, wage-earning experience in the manufacture of mattresses or three years full-time, wage-earning experience in any production or manufacturing operation. Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.
Experience in the supervision of employees and inmates preferred.
Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of quality control standards to maintain satisfactory levels of production.
Knowledge of production and workflow procedures.
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
Knowledge of mattress manufacturing preferred.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to train and supervise inmates.
Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in the assigned area preferred.
Additional Requirements
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, working around moving objects or vehicles, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, humidity, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, fumes, smoke, gases, dust, grease, oils, solvents, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, mattress manufacturing machinery and equipment, hand tools, woodworking equipment, forklift, pallet jack, telephone, and automobile.
Additional Information
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: Shelbie Morrow Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-4106 EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.