Shop Foreman - Print SDSP

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Job

Agency:
Department of Corrections - Pheasant land Industries

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD - SD State Penitentiary

Salary: $23.00 - $28.00, depending on experience

Pay Grade: GH-G

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position with the Department of Corrections. The Department of Corrections is committed to providing meaningful work opportunities that develop vocational skills, promote accountability, and support successful reentry.

This position supervises a Print shop within a Correctional Facility. The shop foreman oversees incarcerated workers engaged in the production of printed materials for state and local governments, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state employees. Production activities may include digital printing, offset printing, bindery operations, finishing, packaging, mail services, including mail fulfillment graphic file preparations, and quality control. The foreman is responsible for balancing security, safety, productivity, quality control, and inventory management while developing workforce skills that prepare individuals for employment upon release.

For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit DOC: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

The Print Shop Foreman is responsible for the overall operation of the shop, including production, scheduling, worker management, quality control, customer service and support, inventory management, purchasing, equipment oversight, safety, and workforce development. This position functions as both a production supervisor and business manager. This role directs and trains incarcerated workers while ensuring adherence to the Department of Corrections policies and maintaining a secure work environment.

• Provides daily work direction and supervision to incarcerated workers to ensure production goals and shop objectives are met.
• Interviews, selects, assigns, evaluates, and recommends termination of incarcerated workers.
• Trains workers in industrial sewing, garment construction, upholstery techniques, embroidery, measuring, cutting, assembly, equipment operation, quality standards, as well as the safe use of tools and chemicals.
• Coordinates workflow between garment production or upholstery production, cutting, sewing, embroidery, assembly, finishing, packaging, and shipping.
• Develops and maintains production schedules to meet deadlines, maximize efficiency, and ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Insures quality control standards are met, and products and products conform to customer expectations.
• Assigns tasks based on individual skill levels to promote productivity and skill development.
• Monitors shop safety and enforces all safety procedures and department policies.
• Maintains accountability for chemical, tools, materials, equipment, inventory, incarcerated workers.
• Conducts safety meetings and reinforces safe work practices.
• Coordinates workflow between design, prs-press, printing, collating, bindery, mail, and/or shipping
• Orders supplies, materials, and equipment, and maintains appropriate and balanced inventory levels.
• Estimates material and labor costs for print shop projects
• Maintains accurate records for production, inventory, and worker performance.
• Works with vendors and purchasing staff to obtain materials at competitive pricing.
• Works with sales team, vendors, purchasing personnel to ensure projects are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Reviews job specifications, quotes, bids, proofs, prior to production.
• Implements process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Evaluates work in progress and provides coaching and corrective instruction as needed.
• Maintains a secure and structured work environment at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including covering other shops as needed, and/or oversight of workers from another shops.

• Strong knowledge of business operations and business management principles including revenue, expenses, productivity, and profitability.
• Experience managing the day-to-day operations of a business, department, or production environment including staffing, workflow, resources, and competing priorities.
• Understanding of financial management, including budgeting, job costing, pricing, labor and materials costs, profit margins, and cost controls.
• Experience in managing inventory, including establishing appropriate inventory levels, monitoring usage, and controlling waste.
• Experience supervising and developing staff, including assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, coaching workers, resolving problems, and holding workers accountable.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and experience establishing and maintaining standards to ensure products and services consistently meet customer expectations.
• Understanding of customer service and customer relationship management, including responding to…