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Peckham Inc. - Apparel Team Leader 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: + Wage: $14.25 / hr + Location: 3080 S Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48507 + Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday - Friday + Must pass pre-hire sewing assessment SUMMARY The Apparel Team Leader assists in the supervision and coordination of activities of sewing machine operators assembling articles. Serves as an example to consumers in the Apparel Department. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; encouraging and motivating employees; soliciting input; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Responsible for ensuring that daily production quotas are met. + Move members of team to areas that are in need of help. + Sew at machines when vacant. + Motivate sewers to meet production goals. + Keep materials flowing as needed. + Stock the line as needed. + Order components, and material as needed. + Responsible for ensuring that quality products are produced. + Notify supervisor or Quality Assurance of any defects in process. + Repair parts or delegate to repair parts. + Demonstrate the ability to operate sewing machinery and perform a majority of the applicable sewing steps. + Responsible for entering production data into PLM charts daily. + Responsible to review and make corrections in On Time system daily. + Conduct daily 5-minute meetings with the team. + Responsible to keeping the production/Daily Visual Management boards updated. + Report mechanical problems to maintenance. + Report activates, and issues to apparel supervisor daily. + Assist in the training and coaching of all team members as needed. + Must practice LEAN principles and 5S concepts. + Assist in maintaining ISO9001 and Peckham Industries QMS requirements. + Attend production/service meetings as assigned. + Utilize a teamwork approach for all projects. + Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all Team Members. + Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards. + Maintain a safe and clean work environment. + Assist in the training and coaching of all Team Members as needed. + Must be sensitive to cultural diversity and able to work with people from various backgrounds. + Participation in Peckham’s safety programs and ergonomic activities is required. + Prepare garments for packaging, folding, tagging garments with fastener gun, placing in bags, labelling bags, placing bags in bins. + Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + Apprentice Sewer Level 2 or higher. + Must not have more than 3 occurrences accrued. + Prior experience as Apparel Team Leader Level 1. + Ability to read and interpret documents. + Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members or employees of organization. + Must meet conversational English proficiencies. + Read and write basic English. + Basic computer skills. + Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. + Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. + Ability to communicate effectively with others. + Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. + Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. + Must have maintained excellent attendance in previous position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Ability to work effectively as part of a team. + Problem solving skills. + Strong ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. + Mentoring experience. + Positive coping and stress management skills. + Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products; Outlook, Word, and Excel. + Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. 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 stand, sit, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and communicate effectively to others. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Person needs to have the ability to ask questions and voice concern in relation to work and work environment. OTHER INFORMATION This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law (https://dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence SPECIAL NOTES These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please: + Click HERE (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you + Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you + Email us at jobs@peckham.org + Call us at (517) 316-4000 + Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm) Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Business Line: Manufacturing Location: Flint, MI Worker Sub-Type: Team Member