Lumber Production Mgr 1 - Career Growth Potential

JOB SUMMARY: (Brief narrative of the position that highlights its general characteristics – overview of position.)

Responsible for the management of Lumber plant, Union CI. Products include guardrail, timber, lumber, outdoor furniture, fencing and chips, pressure treated wood. Position requires skills in business development, process improvement, manufacturing, administration, training, quality, and service functions to meet sales and net income targets while achieving the company’s mission of training inmate workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Cover all ESSENTIAL major duties and areas of responsibility - no minor tasks, 4-14 duty statements only.) Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manage lumber in a professional manner.
2. Lead business & new product development projects authorized through the company’s business development approval process.
3. Manage plant operations in compliance with company policies and directives as well as FDC rules and regulations.
4. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Warden and Staff.
5. Ensure sales and services result in profitable revenue contribution through raw material cost and expense management and product and services price controls.
6. Develop and manage a cohesive, capable team to lead inmate workers in the manufacture of high-quality janitorial products.
7. Ensure safe working conditions and practices are maintained in compliance with regulatory and administrative codes.
8. Administer the PRODUCTION’s Kaizen Quality Management System.
9. Plan and coordinate production to meet customer demand in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
10. Ensure regulatory compliance (FDOT/EPA/DHS and certifying organizations).
11. Continuously identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with company kaizen leaders on implementation.
12. Develop and manage the annual sales and capital budget.
13. Interface with all PRIDE staff & departments, customers, vendors, and consultants.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: There are six sub-sections, you can use some or all of them.

1. Education and Experience: 4-year degree with major in business administration or marketing and/or 5 to 10 years’ experience of progressive experience in management, production, quality, operations, or related field. Profit and Loss experience.
2. Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with peers, subordinates, staff, upper management, customers, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) personnel to conduct the functions of the production. Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as invitations to bid, safety regulations, operating manuals, budgets, company policies and personnel rules/procedures. Ability to speak effectively before groups inside and outside of the production.
3. Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical, algebraic, and statistical operations. Ability to articulate and make projections based upon historical information and anticipated deviance. Ability to use computer formulas to plan and organize raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
4. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve complex and practical problems dealing with people and things where a variety of skill and experience is required to arrive at a solution. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to analyze and disseminate information for the purpose of planning and developing projections. Ability to understand and guide others to be successful in getting the job done.
5. Specialized Knowledge and/or Skill: Operation of personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing software, communications programs. Familiar with other office machines and equipment to include multi-line telephones, copier, and fax machines. Familiar with standard office practices, filing, record keeping, and generally accepted accounting practices. Must be proficient in the areas of the company's information management system that are applicable to this position.
6. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to manage, lead, train, and develop others to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers. Successful completion of DC training and PRIDE training. Problem Solving Skills – take a concept of a process and establish the equipment needed to make it happen; Organizational Abilities – should be able to prioritize tasks, set schedules and work between different projects to achieve overall business goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk. The employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee must also drive great distances in order to visit many geographically dispersed industries.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving parts. The noise and dust levels are moderate. Employee should be prepared to have personal belongings searched at any given time by FDC staff.

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS: (Identify internal and external contacts, such as vendors, other departments, etc.)

Operations Manager, supervisors, managers, inmate workers, contractors, and vendors/customers.

ACCOUNTABILITY: (Estimate the position’s responsibility for spending or conserving money, such as authorizing expenditures, accounting for use of money, or controlling budgets. State all figures on an annual basis, rounded to the nearest $100.)