Project Lead

Responsibilities

• Cook up weekly outbound shipments of production tooling and related assets to external vendors for refurbishment or rework.
• Keep track of items sent out, expected return dates, and completed receipts in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Contact vendors to check on shipment status, address outstanding issues, and resolve delays impacting operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing floor leaders to gather updates, confirm asset needs, and share crucial information between teams.
• Receive and document returned assets, updating records promptly and escalating discrepancies as necessary.
• Create and manage project timelines to handle high-volume movements efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Support scanning, documentation, and other project coordination activities related to asset movement and status reporting.
• Participate in training sessions and utilize available resources to quickly grasp processes, safety expectations, and workflow requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in project coordination, account management, scheduling, or a similar role with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel for maintaining detailed and accurate tracking logs and status reports.
• Comfortable working in both office and shop floor environments in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal managers, and operations personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously and stay on top of time-sensitive tasks.
• Willingness to wear steel-toed boots daily and use additional required protective equipment.
• Able to learn new processes quickly and ask for clarification when needed.

Qualifications

This role is well-suited for someone who can balance administrative tracking with regular communication on the manufacturing floor and with external partners. No specific educational background is required, but relevant experience in project coordination, account management, or scheduling is preferred.

Skills

• Project Coordination
• Account Management
• Scheduling
• Excel Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Physical Demands (wearing steel-toed boots)

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.com/benefits for more information.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40,000 to $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with occasional travel to the Kalamazoo, Michigan location.