What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager, Finishing position at OMG Building Products LLC?
OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered in western Massachusetts, OMG is an equal-opportunity employer prioritizing the safety of our employees and customers. The company values integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, commitment, and a passion for excellence. OMG is a global company operating manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Position Overview
OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The FastenMaster Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. The Production Manager effectively directs the day-to-day activities of our packing, coating, and stamping operations to meet production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement goals. This key position must have strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to drive a team to meet performance targets. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse team across the organization as well as an understanding of product flow and lean processes are necessary for success in this position.
Position Responsibilities
Position Overview
OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The FastenMaster Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. The Production Manager effectively directs the day-to-day activities of our packing, coating, and stamping operations to meet production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement goals. This key position must have strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to drive a team to meet performance targets. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse team across the organization as well as an understanding of product flow and lean processes are necessary for success in this position.
Position Responsibilities
- Promote Safety as the Number One priority of all OMG employees.
- Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing, providing direction and support to CI Teams to exceed goals.
- Review production requirements and adjust work schedules to meet objectives.
- Develop new, and track existing, cost savings and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Effectively manage shift workers, including hiring, training, employee development, performance reviews, addressing disciplinary issues, and resolving employee performance issues.
- Develop the bench strength for our teams.
- Communicate and implement company initiatives and policies.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Develop metrics to improve daily and weekly efficiency, tracking performance through trending analyses.
- Conduct weekly team meetings to promote improvement opportunities.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
- 5 years’ management or supervisory experience.
- Manufacturing experience required.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of fire safety procedures.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills.
- Self-starter with desire and willingness to institute change.
- Capable of overcoming obstacles and completing assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to motivate individuals and teams to perform at high levels to meet and exceed goals.
- Team-oriented approach with a desire to work in a hands-on leadership capacity.
- Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.
- Ability to effectively document performance and activities of packing functions.
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership plus a desire and willingness to institute change when needed.
- Strong aptitude for understanding and troubleshooting mechanical processes.
- PC skills including experience with MS Office Suite.
- Positive can-do attitude.
- Ability to work in high-noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle while maintaining focus on safe driving and avoiding all distractions when behind the wheel, especially cell phones.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds.
