Apparel Program Specialist#1017 (Reposted)

Peckham, Inc.

Job Description

 

Job Title: Apparel Program Specialist#1017(Reposted)

Department:  Apparel

Reports To: Apparel Program Manager

FLSA Status:  Nonexempt

Location: Lansing

Prepared By: Corporate Vice President

Prepared Date April 9, 2008

Approved By: HR

Approved Date: April 10, 2008

 

SUMMARY

The Apparel Program Specialist works with the Apparel Program Manager to coordinate production schedules according to contracts and sizes required to meet delivery orders. This includes ensuring that the appropriate raw materials and component parts are purchased and available to meet production schedules.  Duties include the oversight of the cutting table schedules for release to production, managing the production schedules and ensuring customer requirements are met with a quality product. This is a fast paced position that requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work and coordinate with others and previous supply chain and operational experience.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 Provide customer service and support to the ADS customer keeping them informed of progress or issues relating to GEN III (Generation) fulfillment. As NeededCreate and monitor cut and production schedule to ensure customer requirements are met.Generate shipping documentation and rectify shipping discrepancies, providing feedback as needed - Weekly Work with the Production Manager to ensure the correct parts are released to the floor in terms of both quality and quantity and the correct size needed to meet the schedule - DailyWork with the Production Manager to ensure that the correct finished garments are labeled and shipped according to the customers schedule - DailyWork with procurement staff and monitor inventory system to ensure the correct raw materials and component parts are ordered and are on hand to meet production needs - As neededWork with the Cutting Room staff to ensure that the correct parts are cut to meet production and delivery schedules - Daily.Provide shipping forecasts schedules to customer - MonthlyGather and confirm daily production numbers towards scheduled requirements - DailyDocument and problem solve quality issues working with the quality staff and Peckham’s quality management system - As neededSupport production staff - As NeededAttend Apparel/Service meetings as assigned.Assist in the training of persons with disabilities - As neededMaintain and promote a safe and clean work environment - Daily

15.  Utilize a team work approach for all projects - Daily

16.  Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to customers and stakeholders  - DailyOther duties may be assigned as needed.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will be providing direction and oversight across multiple teams in partnership with each functional area manager. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Degree in supply chain management or manufacturing operations desired, experience in production settings and/or project management experience required. Strong computer skills with spreadsheets and/or data bases required.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

COMMENTS

Familiar with the following; supply chain management, procurement, production scheduling, shipping, receiving, inventory and ISO9001.  Computer skills required; Excel, Word, and e-mail.  Must communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and others in somewhat hectic situations. Access to reliable transportation and background checks required and must be maintained.

 

Peckham Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated in accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other artificial characteristic.

 

EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence

 

Please mail or fax cover letter, resume, and wage expectations to Peckham, or, complete an application at our main building.  Applications for this position will be accepted through Friday, May 16, 2008 at:

 

Peckham, Inc.

2822 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Lansing, MI  48906

Fax (517) 316-4490

 

Job Posting #1017. This number must be included on your application or resume.