Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson - SCI Waymart Correctional Industries

THE POSITION

Are you a driven professional eager to apply your expertise and experience in teaching valuable trade skills to others as a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson with the Department of Corrections? In this position, you will guide inmate workers through hands-on production activities while helping them develop confidence and workplace abilities. You will support safe, organized operations that keep the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart Correctional Industries (CI) Garment Plant running smoothly. Apply today to take on a role where your knowledge and encouragement help build skills and improve daily performance.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees production activities within the SCI Waymart CI Garment Plant by training and guiding inmate workers in manufacturing tasks. It supports safe operations, accurate recordkeeping, and the overall efficiency of factory processes. As a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson, you will perform the following duties:

• Worker Training: Instruct inmate workers in production methods, equipment use, and computer-based reporting
• Safety Oversight: Maintain secure work areas, monitor inmate movement, and enforce tool and supply controls
• Operational Monitoring: Use SAP to track orders, inventory, and production activity for smooth operations
• Process Improvement: Review records and recommend updates to equipment or production methods
• Administrative Tasks: Submit attendance records, contribute to progress reports, and complete required documentation

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the production of goods or services; or
• An associate degree in industrial technology, operations management, business administration, or a related field; and one year of work experience in the production of goods or services; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of work experience in the production of goods or services.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.