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COO - OPS - Correction EnterprisesThis position is responsible for training offenders in the safe, proper, and most efficient operation of equipment and practices utilized in a sewing manufacturing operation, while ensuring quality and quantity standards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. This employee will organize and direct work assignments of offenders and set up of equipment for processing of raw materials. The employee will prepare a variety of written reports involving subjects such as inventory levels, equipment specifications, offender incidents, incentive wage payroll and production schedules. The work environment may involve exposure to noise, dust fumes, dangerous machinery, chemical body fluids and fallen objects. This may require the use of personal protective equipment (such as ear plugs/muff, safety glasses, respirators, protective clothing, etc. and/or personal protective equipment used in sewing operation)Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Experience with hands on sewing equipment & tools. (Machines, press snips, etc.)Training in a production manufacturing environment.Training experience with skilled & unskilled workers.Experience with safety programs in a production environment.Experience with inventory & stock replenishment.Salary Range: $37,782 - $66,120This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.Minimum Education and ExperienceHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of two years of related industry/service experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.Necessary Special RequirementsMust be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards CommissionPlant Specific Special RequirementsAgriculture - NC Pesticide License and NC Wastewater LicenseCannery – Low Acid and Acidified Food Production certification must be obtained within one year of hire.Laundry - Certified Professional Laundry Manager or Certified Laundry and Linen Manager certification.Braille - Certified Braille Transcriber certificate must be obtained within 18 months of hire.EEO StatementThe State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Worksite address
whiteville, NC, 28472, US
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