Job Description

FOOD PRODUCTION CORRECTIONS INDUSTRY SUPERVISOR (CORRECTIONS INDUSTRY SUPERVISOR) Location Mount Sterling, IL :

Agency: Department of Corrections - Western Illinois Correctional Center Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,498/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $5,498 - $8,118/month Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Brown Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: CU500

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 31112

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic candidate to serve as the Food Production Corrections Industry Supervisor for the Illinois Correctional Industries located at Western Illinois Correctional Center. This candidate will supervise staff and assign work to subordinates in a food production setting. Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain production schedules as well as records in the industries shop. Furthermore, the Food Production Corrections Industry Supervisor will supervise workers in custody in the tools of the trade while making sure they learn the skills necessary to secure employment with a livable wage. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as working supervisor.
• Instructs and directs individual in custody workers in the proper use of tools, equipment and materials utilized in the Food Processing Plant.
• Maintains master list of Earned Programs Sentence Credit earned by individual in custody workers assigned to the Food Processing Plant.
• Coordinates the production of all orders.
• Maintains quality control of all repair work performed.
• Acts as staff assistant to Industry Superintendent (Public Service Administrator) in the overall operation of the Food Processing Plant.
• Reports infractions of rules in accordance with Administrative Directives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school or completion of an approved training course.
• Requires two (2) years supervisory experience in a field related to the position to be filled.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in production.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining workflow in a group setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in inventory management.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in management of tools in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining production schedules.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving procedures.
• Prefers forklift certification.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the .

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in offender behavior, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with Saturday/Sunday off Work Location: Western Illinois Correctional Center: 2500 Route 99 S Mount Sterling, IL 62353-1462 Agency Contact:

Kylee Hasten

Email: Kylee.Hasten@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-773-4441 ext. 250

Job Family: Public Safety; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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