Assistant Director of Correctional Industries

The Assistant Director of Correctional Industries with the Department of Corrections (DOC) plays a key role in driving high-impact manufacturing and production across statewide shop operations. This position offers the chance to lead complex projects, shape efficient workflows, and build strong teams committed to quality and performance. Your leadership will fuel progress, strengthen operations, and guide important improvements that affect multiple institutions. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is passionate about manufacturing, excited by hands-on production environments, and motivated to lead people and processes toward statewide success. This position supports statewide Correctional Industries operations by directing daily activities and strengthening production across institutions. As an Assistant Director of Correctional Industries, you will perform the following duties: Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations across multiple manufacturing shops and resolve production issues Strategic Planning: Develop long-term and short-term strategies that support industry expansion projects Fiscal and Supply Leadership: Oversee operational budgets, allocate resources, and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility Policy Administration: Create and evaluate policies that support manufacturing, operations, sales, and business practices Staff Supervision: Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development guidance to the Operations Manager Collaborative Coordination: Work with agencies, institutions, vendors, and customers to meet organizational goals Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Ten years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing or a service-oriented production operation including five years in the management functions of manufacturing or service-oriented production operations; or Five years of experience in a manufacturing or service-oriented production operation and a Master’s degree with major course work in business administration, vocational education, industrial education, industrial engineering, public administration, or a related area. Formal study at a four-year college or university, with major course work in business administration, industrial engineering, industrial education, public administration, vocational education, or related training may be substituted for the manufacturing experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years. Additional Requirements: You must be willing to travel to all Pennsylvania Correctional Industries (PCI) shops on a bi-annual basis. You must have 10 years of experience in a manufacturing operation including 5 years in the management functions of manufacturing/floor operations resolving complex issues. You must have 5 years of experience in production scheduling, resource allocation, and warehousing and operations in a manufacturing, operations, or production setting. 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). ant, 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. <span st