Plant Foreman

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Madison Correctional Facility :

Madison Correctional Facility is a minimum‑security facility located in Madison, Indiana, housing more than 900 incarcerated adult females. Set near the Ohio River and adjacent to Clifty Falls State Park, the facility provides both on‑grounds and off‑grounds work opportunities. It includes a 72‑bed work‑release program that supports re‑entry preparation. Incarcerated individuals participate in programming, job assignments, and educational opportunities tailored to rehabilitation.

Staff promote a supportive environment where individuals can build practical skills and confidence. Programs emphasize treatment, personal improvement, and readiness for reintegration. To learn more about Madison Correctional Facility.

Role Overview:

As a Plant Foreman, you will be given guidelines, technical manuals, and performance expectations, and be required to exercise independent judgment as necessary to supervise a shift of incarcerated individuals without direct supervision. You will be responsible for the quality of goods produced and staying on the production schedule. In this position, you will be responsible for the completion of job assignments and the accuracy of records, forms, reports, and technical information disseminated.

Guidance is received from the Lead Foreman or Plant Manager in determining work assignments.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Supervise offender workers in the production work of assigned shop.
• Provide on-the-job training to offenders in the manufacturing, processing, and/or shipping of products.
• Ensure that the offenders register and fulfill the training according to work processes as defined by United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Apprenticeship Program.
• Perform or supervise the set up and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide all applicable safety training to offender workers for assigned areas of supervision.
• Monitor quality control of finished goods and work being performed.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of one or more of the areas of manufacturing, including knowledge of equipment maintenance and set-up.
• Ability to follow production schedules and monitor quality of work.
• Ability to resolve operational problems.
• Ability to supervise offenders performing work that requires exactness and accuracy, while ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with custody policy and procedure.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 4 years of experience in the production of goods or services, or related experience, may be considered. Substitutions may include each 2 years of…