Positions in this class supervise administrative and fiscal production operations and assist in the vocational rehabilitation training programs within human services programs such as the Virginia Industries for the Blind of the Department for the Visually Handicapped or the Pre-Vocational services area of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. Performs work of moderate difficulty requiring knowledge of all phases of production within a commercial-type manufacturing activity and of the laws regulating sheltered or vocational workshops. Positions in this class typically assist the Industries for the Blind Manager or Training Center Chief of Habilitation Services in production, purchasing, scheduling, inventory and financial control, operations profitability, and ensuring adequate staffing and safe work conditions. Performs new product development activities and supervises quality control in the production of client orders. May supervise accounts payable and receivable processing.
Monitors accounts to ensure positive cash flow, invoices, receiving reports and purchase orders.
Assists the manager in financial planning and budget preparation. Establishes product pricing and prepares cost analysis of products. Evaluates workshop employees to determine the progress towards each individual's rehabilitation program goals. Reviews annual performance evaluations of production or vocational employees. Guidance is received on production schedules, fiscal administration, product development, and Industries worker training, employment and evaluations.