1st shift - Project Manager
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
Industry:
Assembly
Pay Rate:
Job Number:
63225449
Posted:
16-Sep-2026
Job Descriptions
Job title: Project Manager
Reports to: General Manager or President
Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
Summary/objective: The Project Manager is responsible for coordination, tracking and communication with all appropriate internal employees and customer representatives through the entire life of the project.
Essential functions:
Process tooling and tooling changes
Review & process new and job-related quotes
Faciliate interface between production, quality control and shipping ensuring on time deliveries and scheduling
Review shop production priorities with superintendent
Interface between customers and auto metal craft
Create & revise routers and work instructions
Follow up internally and externally contract details, timing and quality planning
Coordinate cad work schedules to faciliate timely delivery
Continual review of quality systems and documentation
Schedule and conduct internal/external audits, facilitate review meetings
Maintain/administer job budgets and finances and their impact on final profitability. Budget based upon quoted amount "ted process.
Keep management abreast of the current job financial status.
Keep management/sales informed of future/potential work identified through Project Management contacts.
Collaborate with appropriate department managers/leaders in establishing tool process, tool design and tool quality.
Create timelines per customer and/or company requirements.
Keep management informed on job completion status, problems with timing and provide input as to solutions to delivery problems.
Participate in processing and conveying customer desires with respect to processing. Not solely responsible for the processing, but responsible for involving the necessary individuals in the process.
Responsible for concept, 50% & 100% design approval of dies and fixtures, if awarded.
As required, liaison between the customer, engineering and manufacturing.
Getting necessary information to keep all activities moving – not waiting for information.
Work with department heads to coordinate design and construction. Set-up internal meetings as required.
Quoting of engineering changes (review with department heads as required.)
Receiving purchase orders for all work to be performed, in process or completed.
Advise accounting of the invoicing status.
Following invoices through the proper channels and receiving the necessary engineering and/or plant approvals. To ensure the invoices acceptance by the payables department. (TSG accounts receivable will handle lack of payment issues, after necessary engineering, and or plant approvals.)
Keeping an open issues list, including the person responsible for the task.
Organize and lead internal kickoff meeting on all new projects.
Attend homeline buyoffs at customer facility.
Carry out ISO 9001-2015 requirements.
Required competency, education, and experience:
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the (specific) industry.
Candidate must have experience in (specific) industry
Candidate must have experience/knowledge in sales, quality systems, and suppliers.
Candidate must have expertise in internal and external customer specific documentation.
Candidate must have experience with computer programs, including Microsoft excel, word, access and PowerPoint.
Candidate must have good management, organizational and people skills.
Candidate must have high school or equivalent education.
Candidate must have valid driver’s license.
Candidate must be able to read and speak English.
Candidate must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Candidate must be able to present a professional demeanor suitable for this position.
Preferred education and experience:
IF FOR STS ADD IN: Candidate must have at least 8 years of experience in Automation.
Additional eligibility qualifications: N/A
Work environment: Office setting in a manufacturing environment
Physical demands:
Employee is regularly required to talk or hear
Employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to grip or handle; and reach with hands and arms.
Employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position type and expected hours of work: Full time, Monday-Friday. Overtime may be required as work loads change.
Travel: 25% to customer facilities
Compensation/Benefits: TSG (or applicable company) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.
Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
TSG (or applicable company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TSG does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Date: 12/29/22
Last Reviewed By: Ayla Bryant, HR Generalist
Project Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, MI Shift: 1st shift Pay: $100,000–$130,000/Year
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in manufacturing, tooling, or automation? We're seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and communicating with internal teams and customer representatives throughout the entire life of a project.
What You'll Be DoingAs a Project Manager, your core responsibilities will include:Project coordination: Coordinate projects from initial planning through completion while keeping internal teams and customers informed.
Tooling: Process tooling and tooling changes while coordinating tool processes, design, and quality.
Quoting: Review and process new and job-related quotes, including engineering changes.
Production scheduling: Work with production, quality control, shipping, and department leaders to maintain schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
Customer relations: Serve as a key point of contact between customers and the company while communicating customer requirements and expectations.
Production priorities: Review shop production priorities with the superintendent and communicate changes as needed.
Documentation: Create and revise routers, work instructions, timelines, and other customer- and company-required documentation.
Quality systems: Continually review quality systems and documentation and coordinate internal and external audits and review meetings.
CAD coordination: Coordinate CAD work schedules to help ensure timely project delivery.
Project budgets: Maintain and administer job budgets and finances while monitoring their impact on project profitability.
Financial reporting: Keep management informed of current job financial status, invoicing status, and potential financial concerns.
Business development: Keep management and sales informed of future or potential work identified through project management and customer relationships.
Design approval: Participate in concept, 50%, and 100% design approvals for dies and fixtures when projects are awarded.
Engineering & manufacturing: Serve as a liaison between customers, engineering, and manufacturing as required.
Project timelines: Create and maintain project timelines based on customer and company requirements.
Problem solving: Identify timing, quality, and delivery issues and provide input on potential solutions.
Project information: Proactively obtain the information needed to keep projects and activities moving forward.
Department coordination: Work with department heads to coordinate design and construction and schedule internal meetings as needed.
Kickoff meetings: Organize and lead internal kickoff meetings for new projects.
Customer buyoffs: Attend homeline buyoffs at customer facilities as required.
Purchase orders: Receive and track purchase orders for work to be performed, in process, or completed.
Invoicing: Advise accounting of invoicing status and follow invoices through the appropriate channels to obtain required engineering and plant approvals.
What We're Looking ForQualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience in the specific industry.
Experience and knowledge within the applicable manufacturing/industrial industry.
Experience or knowledge in sales, quality systems, and suppliers.
Expertise with internal and external customer-specific documentation.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Strong management, organizational, and people skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver's License.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor suitable for working with customers and business partners.
SkillsProject management: Able to coordinate multiple departments, schedules, deliverables, and customer requirements throughout the life of a project.
Organization: Highly organized and able to track budgets, timelines, documentation, open issues, and project priorities.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with customers, suppliers, management, and internal teams.
Leadership: Able to lead kickoff meetings, coordinate cross-functional teams, and keep projects moving forward.
Problem solving: Able to identify project challenges and work with the appropriate team members to develop solutions.
Customer service: Able to build professional relationships and effectively communicate customer needs throughout a project.
Financial awareness: Understands project budgets, quoted processes, invoicing, and their impact on profitability.
Attention to detail: Able to maintain accurate project documentation and monitor quality requirements.
Time management: Able to prioritize multiple projects and meet customer and company deadlines.
Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity for both short-term and long-term employment. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.
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