PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: This full-time Monday- Friday 1st shift position is responsible for helping individuals with disabilities develop appropriate social and work habits, attitudes and skills.  The Production Supervisor is also responsible for organizing and supervising workshop activities to meet realistic production needs. Will be required to have the ability to lift 50lbs.  Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs for electronic documentation & HS diploma or GED required, related experience preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

KIND OF WORK:
            OBJECTIVE:   TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES GAIN APPROPRIATE
            SOCIAL AND WORK HABITS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS, AND TO ORGANIZE AND
            SUPERVISE WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES TO MEET REALISTIC PRODUCTION NEEDS.
 
            DUTIES:
                    *   MAINTAIN EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY ON SITE TO ENSURE
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND THAT SUBCONTRACT
WORK IS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO CUSTOMERS SCHEDULES.

• TRAIN AND SUPERVISE PARTICIPANTS AT WORK STATIONS.
• MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADMINISTRATION CONCERNING WELFARE OF
  PARTICIPANTS, SUCH AS SAFETY, WAGE, GRIEVANCES, ETC.
• CONSULT WITH CASEMANAGERS REGARDING PARTICIPANTS AND FOLLOW-UP
                  ON RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL PLANS.
• KEEP TIME SHEETS, PRODUCTION CHARTS, AND OTHER RELATED RECORDS AND
                   REPORTS.
  *   MONITOR INVENTORIES OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES TO INSURE ADEQUATE
                   QUANTITIES TO MEET PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS. 
• PLAN AND LAY OUT WORK AND SET UP EQUIPMENT.
• RECEIVE AND INSPECT INCOMING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS; MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
                   FOR SHIPMENT OF FINISHED GOODS TO MEET DELIVERY DATES.
• ARRANGE FOR MINOR REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY.
• MAINTAIN WORK STATIONS IN EFFICIENT AND BUSINESS-LIKE MANNER.
• MAINTAIN SYSTEMATIC PROCEDURES TO ASSURE HIGH STANDARDS OF QUALITY.
• PLAN AND ORGANIZE MEANINGFUL GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
                   FOR PARTICIPANTS NOT ENGAGED IN SUBCONTRACT WORK.
              PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
   
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
               KNOWLEDGE OF GOALS, METHODS, AND PRACTICES IN SHELTERED WORKSHOP PRODUCTION.
               KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES AND METHODS.
               ABILITY TO SUPERVISE, MOTIVATE, INSTRUCT AND EVALUATE PARTICIPANTS.
               ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY.
  ABILITY TO USE BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMS (MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE) TO COMPLETE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORM BASIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO COMPUTER USE. (I.E. KEYBOARDING, EMAIL)
               ABILITY TO LIFT/CARRY/TRANSFER INDIVIDUALS AND EQUIPMENT IN EXCESS OF 50
                             POUNDS USING PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES.
             
              TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
              HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT.
                           A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS OF FULL-TIME PAID EMPLOYMENT IN REGULAR
                                       INDUSTRY OR IN SHELTERED WORKSHOPS INCLUDING AT LEAST
                                      ONE YEAR OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATIONS TO
                                      BE SUPERVISED IN THE SHELTERED WORKSHOP.
               AT LEAST THREE YEARS OF ANY COMBINATION OF MILITARY SERVICE,
                          EDUCATION OR BUSINESS EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR
                                      EITHER THE EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS.
   
• DENOTES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION.