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Job Coach/Production Supervisor

Challenge Unlimited Inc · Saint Louis, MO, USA ·

Pay:
$18.50 per hour
Job type:
Contract

Shift Details
Shift:

Full‑Time (Monday‑Friday, 7:30am‑4pm, no late nights or weekends).

Pay:

$18.50 per hour.

Location:

St. Louis, MO.

Key Responsibilities

Advance the company’s mission to provide opportunities to train and improve vocational skills for gainful employment through productive work for individuals with developmental disabilities by fostering productive, inclusive relationships with certified workers.

Ensure a high rate of certified worker satisfaction and provide feedback to Employment Facilitator regarding progress and needs of individual workers.

Demonstrate job duties to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and observe workers performing tasks to ensure understanding of job duties such as equipment operations, work, safety procedures and sanitation regulations.

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between production lines; assign individuals to specific tasks such as sorting, assembling, repairing, or hand‑packing products or components.

Work closely with certified workers in learning and developing their skills and abilities; determine and set standards and production goals based on company policies.

Examine work produced to verify adherence to specifications and ensure certified workers’ compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

Verify goods received for production prior to starting any job and document and submit production‑related reports and/or complete documentation on goals and objectives.

Maintain operational data such as time, quality, and production records and prepare reports of production results; perform time standards and studies as assigned.

Monitor and track employees’ productivity and competency levels on all appropriate data collection forms or time‑keeping systems, ensuring sufficient data is collected for each assigned disabled employee in their workgroup.

Complete incident/accident reports as needed using the company’s electronic records system and submit them by the end of the shift; submit all training logs and documentation required for training sessions or community integration.

Use all computer applications as required by agency procedures.

Prepare and maintain the work and/or training areas before, during, and after the certified workers’ shift; move work materials by hand or with a cart or pallet jack.

Ensure that all contract materials and training curriculum are returned to the required location and set up the area for skills training according to the daily schedule.

Complete daily work assignments such as sanitizing work areas, sweeping and mopping, general cleaning, etc.; maintain a safe working environment, free from hazards, debris, and unused materials.

Requisition materials, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services as needed.

Lead the team and place people in positions to succeed; encourage effective outcomes and accountability.

Train new employees, plan, monitor, and appraise job results; evaluate the team for continual improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Develop or enhance the skills and knowledge of the staff to increase the capability of the team to handle new or different jobs.

Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures; mentor and develop the team through training, problem resolution, and performance evaluation, and build an effective company culture that embodies our values to achieve optimum performance levels, goals, and objectives.

Requirements

Education:

High School or GED required. Post‑High School education preferred.

Experience:

Prior experience in production, job set‑ups, workflow processes, documentation, record‑keeping, supervisory experience of at least 1 year; quality control experience and experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

CPR and First Aid required; CPI to be obtained within the first 6 months of hire; in‑house Forklift Certification within 3 months.

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. QuickBooks, Kronos, and Quantum experience preferred.

Background Checks:

Must pass criminal background check and various state and federal registry checks.

Driving:

Must pass driving history check and meet company policy criteria (valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive). Company travel using personal insured vehicle is not required; occasional personal vehicle use between work sites may be required.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

401(k) + 50% Company match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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