Production Operations Manager Jobs in Cleveland, MS

Location: Parchman, MS
Position Overview:
The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations across assigned production areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while supporting workforce development and reentry outcomes. This position provides leadership to staff and incarcerated workers, coordinates with institutional personnel, and supports a variety of manufacturing operations including print, metal fabrication, woodworking, garment production, assembly, and special projects. The Manufacturing Supervisor plays a key role in balancing production goals, customer satisfaction, workforce training, and operational compliance.
Key Responsibilities - Security & Compliance:
• Collaborate with MDOC staff to ensure incarcerated workers arrive on time and are prepared for daily production activities.
• Maintain professional communication and coordination with MDOC personnel regarding operational needs and workforce matters.
• Coordinate with MDOC case managers and the Reentry Team regarding worker participation, performance, transitions, and release planning.
• Assist in responding to workplace incidents, safety concerns, equipment issues, and operational emergencies.
Production & Operations Management:
• Direct daily production activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time completion of customer orders.
• Monitor workflow, staffing assignments, and production schedules across assigned manufacturing operations.
• Support multiple production environments including print, metal fabrication, woodworking, garment manufacturing, assembly operations, and other special projects.
• Conduct routine shop walkthroughs to evaluate productivity, quality standards, safety practices, and equipment utilization.
• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Assist with implementation of new manufacturing programs, equipment, and production processes.
Inventory, Purchasing & Equipment:
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate requisitions, quotes, purchase requests, and material ordering activities.
• Verify incoming shipments and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Assist with evaluating equipment purchases and capital improvement opportunities.

Accounting & Reporting:
• Ensure accurate production records, inventory reports, and operational documentation.
• Assist with customer order tracking, billing support documentation, and production reporting.
• Submit required weekly and monthly operational reports to management.
• Verify incarcerated worker payroll information and support staff payroll documentation as required.
• Assist in resolving inventory, purchasing, or accounting discrepancies.
Customer Service & Project Coordination:
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide updates regarding production schedules, order status, delivery timelines, and project requirements.
• Support customer satisfaction efforts by ensuring quality standards and delivery commitments are met.
• Collaborate with management on special manufacturing initiatives and business development opportunities.
Workforce Development & Reentry Support:
• Supervise and mentor incarcerated workers in a professional manufacturing environment.
• Promote workplace habits that support long-term employment success, including attendance, teamwork, quality, and accountability.
• Coordinate with the Reentry Team to support workforce readiness, release planning, and successful transitions to employment after incarceration.
• Encourage skill development and participation in training opportunities that enhance employability and career pathways.
Qualifications:
• Experience in manufacturing supervision, production management, operations leadership, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and production activities simultaneously.
• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, quality control, and production scheduling preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Comfortable working within correctional settings and collaborating with institutional staff.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities as needed.