Program Supervisor IV- Packing and Processing Plant Manager - Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Division - Michael Unit (027830)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Tennessee Colony, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing
program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing
schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; evaluating program activities;
developing budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others.
Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Four years full-time, wage-earning experience in meat processing operations or packing plant operations
• six years full-time, wage-earning experience in any production or manufacturing operation.
• Bachelor’s degree 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) with a major in Agriculture, Food Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
• One year full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of meat processing, packing plant operations, and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to food processing.
• 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 administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Skill to review and evaluate production reports.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
• Skill to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food processing machinery and equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates packing and processing plant operations to include production lines, receipt and use of raw materials, quality control, packaging, distribution of products, inventory control, and staffing requirements; develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees the work of staff and inmates performing maintenance, repair, and sanitation of machinery, equipment, and facilities; and coordinates work assignments with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates reports on the effectiveness of plant production, inventory control, accounting, and related activities; oversees the maintenance of files, records, and reports; and prepares program budget requests.
• Confers with staff on program issues and maintenance and repair problems to identify and implement solutions; and establishes, coordinates, and monitors implementation of training programs for employees and inmates.
• Supervises the work of others; and provides technical assistance in the program area.
• Assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED