Who We Are:

Since 1986, Test Products Inc. (TPI), has delivered custom and cost-effective electrical test equipment for the transportation industry and suppliers. As a turnkey supplier, TPI builds every connector in-house at our Michigan facility specific to your needs. We provide full design, manufacturing, and support services for our customers. To deliver results cost effectively, our ergonomic, reliable, and durable test systems are designed to the industry’s highest standards.

Who You Are:

Our core values foster a workplace environment where employees feel a sense of purpose and belonging. The Project Management Team Lead at Test Products is a leadership role that oversees, manages, and develops the Project Management Team. This position requires the person to serve on the leadership team with the goal of growing the company and ensuring there is a positive and productive culture. This position requires you to be a liaison between the customer and the company as well as deliver products and service to the customer on schedule. Also, must continually seek to improve their department and the company by collaborating with other team members and departments. This position is critical to the development of the leadership teams’ vision, and executing the tasks needed to reach the company’s goals.

This is a full-time position. Standard days and flex hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, the Project Management Team Lead is expected to dedicate the time required to meet the company’s strategic plan.

What You'll Do:

To satisfy the Project Management Team Lead position, the person must be flexible, and demonstrate the ability to collaborate and bridge the gap between other departments. The person must maintain an operational point of view while planning for long term company growth by helping solve technical and operational issues as they are discovered. The Project Management Team Lead must also fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Project Management Team
• Coordinate with other departments within Test Products in relation to all current and ongoing projects to facilitate successful design, build, and delivery to the customer.
• Run L10 meetings for the Project Management Team
• Manage the workload of each Project Manager by assigning projects.
• Management of customer projects from PO through customer buy-off.
• Project revenue for each week and month based on scheduled work to be completed.
• Ensure the smooth flow of each project from start to finish to ensure a satisfied customer.
• Main contact for program related questions and serves as a conduit of program related launch information to the customer.
• Report project status during regular meetings with the customer and internal project management team. Typical reports would include updating timelines and open issues lists.
• Meet with Engineering Departments and technicians to evaluate process and receive feedback on work performed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Bring:

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a leadership role; it is expected that the applicant can represent the company from a leadership point of view while facilitating operational level dialogues. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Effective Communications Skills – Verbal and Written
• Proficient skill set in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good sense of Business Acumen
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Leadership Training Preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Preferred
• 2 years of experience delivering programs in the automotive or related industry:
  • o $1,000,000 minimum annual project deliverables
  • o Interfacing with 10 team members internally
• Experience in customer relations
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Understanding of electrical testing preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required, up to 50 lbs., or store materials throughout the workday. The performance of this position may require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

What We Offer:

Are YOU ready to join the TPI Team?

We are a growing and expanding organization adding new employees to blend our knowledge with YOUR skills, experience and fresh energy. We are looking for individuals that can contribute and identify with the Four Core Values we build our business upon:

Resourceful Lead from Our Seats Authentic Above and Beyond

Our prestige work environment is second to none as we provide our employees with clean, modern, all air-conditioned offices, assembly and machining work spaces.

Not only will you be a part of an outstanding team here at TPI, but as a TPI employee you will enjoy the same fantastic benefits our current team is already receiving, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Optional dental and vision coverage
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Match
• Company paid Short AND Long-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Generous PTO Benefits and Bereavement Days
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition
• Company Events
• Performance Based Reviews
• Voluntary EAS Program

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