Position Closes on August 9th
Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It’s a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.
We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workspace.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
MVE seeks an operations leader to oversee production and distribution across 21 factories in 12 correctional facilities statewide, managing a team of Regional Coordinators and a Logistics Coordinator, and driving on-time delivery, quality, and workforce development for our incarcerated-worker program.
What We're Looking For
A highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of projects from start to finish and holds themselves accountable for results — someone who doesn't wait to be told what's next.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee production and distribution across all 21 factories, standardizing procedures for consistency
- Drive on-time delivery above 95% through better scheduling and early delay detection
- Lead 3 Regional Factory Coordinators and 1 Logistics Coordinator
- Optimize deployment of ~1,500 incarcerated workers in partnership with DOC
- Support first-pass quality rates above 97%
- Handle capacity planning and capital investment analysis
- Ensure compliance with DOC security and OSHA safety standards
- Build relationships with facility wardens/DOC staff and coordinate with Customer Experience, Fiscal Management, and Cost Analyst teams
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Nine or more years of experience in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field, to include a minimum of five or more years of progressive experience in operations/production management experience. Supervisory or management experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments is also required.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that includes earned credit hours in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field, may be used to substitute for up to four years of the listed experience – a minimum of five years of progressive experience, and the listed supervisory/management experience is still required)
Must pass background check and obtain DOC facility clearance
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Familiarity with production planning and ERP systems
- MBA or Master's in Operations Management
- Experience supervising multiple locations, departments, or teams
- Government/correctional industry experience
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience managing unionized workforces or statewide logistics
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
- A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
- A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
- A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
