Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job ID: 222620
Job Location: KCI-LCF - Lansing
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
Job Posting closes: September 4, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: September 8, 2026
Agency Information: Kansas Correctional Industries - KCI
About the Position
Who can apply: Everyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Manufacturing, Services, Manager, Supervisor, Warehouse
Compensation: $56,680.00 Annually ($27.25 hourly)
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
This position will directly oversee the division supervisors assigned. This includes but not limited to the responsibility of quality of goods manufactured or services rendered. Incumbent will establish manufacturing cost, monitor expenses, evaluate shop effectiveness, flow of orders, communication, cost of goods sold, and estimate future sales and projects. Develop long range plans / programs for industries to include but not limited to coordinate / assist with development of new products and prototypes. Incumbent will supervise the warehouse storage, raw material, shipping, receiving and delivery. This responsibility begins when an order is received from the Marketing/Sales Department and continues until the product or service has been delivered. This task relates to time physically spent in the divisions working with the division supervisors and their subordinates. Incumbent will act as a liaison between the management of the facilities in which the industries are located and individual division supervisors. Responsible for resident workers in at all custody levels at all divisions assigned. Responsible for agreements with the management of each facility involved regarding work hours, days of operation, security and compliance to facility rules and standards.
Qualifications
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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of production work experience in the manufacture of consumer goods, including one year of supervisory experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Must pass physical exam, background investigation, submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance and take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Deena Halfmoon
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 620-625-7588
Job Application Process: If you haven’t already done so, please register or update your personal data with the State of Kansas at www.jobs.ks.gov, including submission of copy of DD-214 if applicable. Applications and any required documents must be received by the application deadline of this announcement. Please call by closing date to confirm receipt of your application and required documents. EOE
Selection Process: Applicants selected for interviews will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Director for final approval. A second interview may be conducted. Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.
How to Claim Veterans Preference: Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference: Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.
E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Kansas Correctional Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
