Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/Ii (Open And Promotional)

Description

Note: The job announcement was amended on March 4, 2024 to extend the recruitment and make it continuous.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) team of the Human Services Agency (HSA) of San Mateo County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Rehabilitation ProductionSupervisor I/II. This current vacancy is a permanent position assigned in Catering Connection and/or the WorkCenter program. The position is a shared assignment and will be scheduled weekly to work in Catering Connection and/or the WorkCenter. The schedule of this position will vary and include weekends depending on the needs of the departments.

Under supervision, Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II will perform a variety of support activities and supervise the operation of Vocational Rehabilitation Services' Catering Connection, and WorkCenter. In addition, this position is responsible for: Instructing, training and supervising the work of support staff and individuals with emotional and physical disabilities or others with barriers to employment by observing, evaluating and reporting on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients and preparing written evaluations.

There is currently one open position. The ideal candidates will have skills to work inCatering Connectionand WorkCenter.

Catering ConnectionSkills:

• Supervisory experience working with people with disabilities/barriers in a kitchen environment.

• Knowledge of production flows, quality control, proper food handling, hygiene and safety protocols.

• Excellent organizational skills and attentive to detail during the daily performance of duties.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to meet scheduled deadlines.

• Computer knowledge and experience.

• Work effectively within or leading a team.

• Possess excellent customer service skills.

• Experience in effective report writing.

• The ability to establish positive relationships with vendors and customers.

• Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed for events or emergency situations.

• Ability to be flexible in weekly schedules.

• Two years of kitchen experience.

• Possession of California Food Handler Certificate.

• Ability to operate cash handling machine.

• Ability to operate vehicles in a safe manner.

WorkCenter Skills:

• Keep records of materials and supplies.

• Assist in planning work layout and efficient use of equipment.

• Supervise quality control procedures set up on the production line.

• Ensure all products/services meet or exceed customer demands.

• Discuss and make recommendations on material inventory, production status of contract work and need for new equipment.

• Assist in making time studies to determine piece rates.

• Identify and notify Production Manager in advance of material needs.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Plan and perform the work involved in receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of a wide variety of raw and finished goods.

• Review and control inventory records, issue materials to work floor, check finished goods coming from work floor and arrange for shipping or storage as needed.

• Maintain, requisition and fill orders; prepare requisitions to maintain adequate stock on hand.

• Receive stock and check for agreement with purchase order, requisitions, and/or kits lists.

• Direct and participate in taking periodic physical inventories and check and reconcile physical inventory records.

• Supervise and monitor the staff and flow of work in/out of the WorkCenter.

• Serve as back-up to Production Manager.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Supervise shipping/receiving area, where employees provide training and supervision for the operations of the warehouse that supports the WorkCenter.

• Possession of a Forklift certificate.

• Ability to operate forklift, vehicles and materials handling equipment.

NOTE:The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies within the same classification.

Examples Of Duties

Examples of Duties for

Catering Connectionmay include, but not limited to, the following:

• Instruct and supervise the work of individuals with barriers to employment which could include emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational barrier.

• Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary.

• Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills.

• Observe, evaluate, and report on progress, attendance, and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations.

• Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes.

• Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning; work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors.

• Ability to work in a very loud environment.

• May supervise work performed at off-site locations.

• Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations.

• Maintain quality assurance according to procedures.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Work effectively within a team.

• Ensure that all products/services meet or exceed customer demands.

• Work effectively with partners and maintain cohesive working relationships.

• Ability to partner with other teams on site.

Examples of Duties for the WorkCenter may include, but limited to, the following:

• Instruct and supervise the work of economically disadvantaged and emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational problems.

• Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary.

• Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills.

• Observe, evaluate, and report on progress, attendance, and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations.

• Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes.

• Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning.

• Work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors.

• Maintain order on workshop floor.

• May supervise work performed at off-site locations.

• May assist in designing and making jigs, tools, and fixtures.

• Perform or supervise minor repair and routine maintenance of shop tools and equipment; receive and/or loads goods.

• Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations.

• Maintain quality assurance according to procedures.

• Complete evaluations on trainee's progress.

Qualifications

Food Services Option

Knowledge of:

• Kitchen cleaning and sanitation methods.

• Basic arithmetic.

• Dietetic principles.

• Proper lifting techniques.

• Operation and care of kitchen equipment.

• Safety principles and methods including rules of first aid.

Skill/Ability to:

• Instruct and supervise others.

• Develop creative, nutritious menus.

• Keep records and progress reports.

• Handle emergency situations and work rapidly under pressure.

• Plan and operate a small scale food service facility.

• Deal effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals.

Warehouse Option

Knowledge of:

• Computerized inventory control, electronic counting scales, automated shipping systems.

• Proper methods of storekeeping, including the maintenance of records of incoming and outgoing supplies.

• Taking of inventories and proper storage of various supplies.

• Modern office procedures and practices.

• Safety principles and methods including rules of first aid.

• Basic mathematics.

Skill/Ability to:

• Operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Instruct, train and supervise subordinate personnel.

• Perform manual labor duties.

• Handle emergency situations and work rapidly under pressure.

• Deal effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I: Experience working with staff involved in product or service delivery operation.

Rehabilitation Production Supervisor II: Two years of experience in an industrial production operation or rehabilitation WorkCenter including a supervisory assignment.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours)of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.

The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Because of the screening process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the San Mateo County website. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.orgto apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

Final Filing Date: Continuous until filled

Screening Date: TBD

Combined Panel Interview Date: TBD

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I/II - F041/F043)