INDUSTRIAL MANAGER 2 STATE USE INDUSTRIES
Career Family: INDUSTRIAL MANAGER
New Jersey treats Industrial Manager 2 State Use Industries as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY2026 range lands between $73,707 and $108,073.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction of supervisory officer, has charge of two (2) or more industrial shops/ service oriented operations/or support operations to include warehousing, etc. or a combination thereof, within the Department of Corrections; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Plans, develops, and supervises the industries programs and/or service and support operations within an institution or satellite location. Supervises the technical aspects of manufacturing/assembly type industries, service oriented operations or support operations or support operations assigned to an institution or satellite complex. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of employees. Performs administrative functions common to an office manager for shipping and receiving of raw material and finished products. Estimates cost of producing products and recommends pricing to Central Office Bureau of State Use Industries. Makes studies of bids and estimates delivery dates. Instructs, gives job assignments, and trains new instructors. Develops and coordinates the technical aspects of preventive maintenance quality control, production control, and supply. Performs time studies and makes recommendations for better operating efficiency. Attends system classification committee meetings for review and/or interview of inmates to determine suitability for work program as required. Makes recommendations for machinery and equipment purchases. Inspects finished products in order to assure quality control is maintained. Develops inventory controls; establishes procedures to eliminate waste of materials. Develops new products/services/support operations, performing research and testing. Drafts correspondence relating to production, schedules, purchases, equipment, and output. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording computerized information systems used by the agency, office of related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of industrial methods used in training individuals to do shop work. Knowledge of organizational skills to set-up a service type operation or supports service for the Bureau. Knowledge of modern shop layout, production schedules, operating procedures, and standards of quality. Knowledge of modern shop technical problems of developing and observing production schedules. Knowledge of machinery and equipment used in various production shops. Ability to effectively analyze problems which occur and make recommendations for resolution of same. Ability to work effectively with institution staff, Institutional Trade Instructors of all grades, and others interested in or concerned with the Bureau of State Use Industries/DEPTCOR programs. Ability to draft correspondence pertaining to designated State Use Industries. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in the oversight of operations in a manufacturing or production environment, or the oversight of service operations, or the oversight of staff providing vocational training, two (2) years of which shall have included supervision of staff. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have included supervision of staff. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.