Organization: Peckham, Inc.

Location: Lansing, MI

Pay Range: $80,000-$105,000

Organization Background:

Peckham, Inc. is a Lansing, Michigan based, private, non-profit, healthy, and growing community rehabilitation organization. It is a unique business and human services agency that values quality, diversity, and performance. Their mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for independence and self-sufficiency. They embrace collaboration, effective resource management and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

Recent accomplishments have included launching a five year contract for the new GEN III Cold Weather Clothing System for U.S. Military personnel, creating 240 new call center jobs in collaboration with AT&T and the U.S. Department of State, and breaking ground to construct Peckham’s new facility which will consolidate all of the Lansing-based manufacturing facilities and will meet future, growing needs.

Peckham, Inc. has received a special charter from Boy Scouts of America for servicing more than 60 adults with disabilities.  They were awarded a Michigan Rehabilitations Services grant to employ a dedicated, Assistive Technology position and have been chosen as the sole national contact center for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Peckham Inc. employs 2,000 people with a total budget exceeding $120 million dollars.

Additional information regarding Peckham, Inc. may be obtained from: www.peckham.org.

Position Description:

The Director of Manufacturing reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer and develops and directs the manufacturing operations, including setting it’s operational strategies for future growth. In addition, this position provides leadership to the production, cutting room, facilities, equipment, purchasing, materials resource planning, and quality units. Other responsibilities include:

• Ensuring quality products are delivered on time to customers. 

• Leading the division to reflect the highest standards of Lean Manufacturing and ISO Compliance. 

• Reviewing daily work in progress and finished goods inventory, and establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing in cooperation with sales. 

• Developing quality business plan reviews which convey operation’s status and goal attainment. 

• Providing information for product pricing and ensuring accurate information on costs.
• Providing effective collaboration with the design and prototype department, employing manufacturing input and transitional products from prototype to full production.

• Utilizing a team approach for all projects.

 The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000, and a full and comprehensive benefit package.

Qualifications:

Candidates interested in this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires a minimum of five years of business management experience with preference given to apparel industry experience. An MBA and engineering experience is preferred but not required.

Successful candidates must have high integrity, empathy for persons with disabilities, diplomacy, and possess proven results as a leader. Strong written, oral, and communication skills along with strong vision and strategic thinking skills are required. Working knowledge of Excel and MRP/ERP and Manufacturing systems are required.

To Apply:

To receive full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest including salary requirements and an up-to-date resume. Credentials will be accepted until position is filled. Please indicate in your cover letter from what source you learned of this position. Strong candidates will be contacted by telephone for additional information and a possible on-site interview.  Final candidates will interview with the Search Committee. You must reference the position title for full consideration.

Send credentials to:

Ms. Sandra K. Soltysiak

Search Consultant

Hiring Solution LLC

2104 Jolly Road, Suite 200

Okemos, Michigan 48864

You may also apply by fax at:

517-347-1243

 or via E-Mail at:

apply-dm@hiringsolutionsinc.com