What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Lead - 1st Shift position at OMG Roofing Products?
Group Leader
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. Our managers and supervisors use Group Leaders to help coordinate production and manage team members in their work area. Group Leaders encourage teamwork and collaboration and drive production goals. Their priorities are safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development. This key position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, the ability to work effectively with people and technical expertise in the specific work to be performed.
Position Responsibilities
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. Our managers and supervisors use Group Leaders to help coordinate production and manage team members in their work area. Group Leaders encourage teamwork and collaboration and drive production goals. Their priorities are safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development. This key position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, the ability to work effectively with people and technical expertise in the specific work to be performed.
Position Responsibilities
- Promote Safety as the Number One priority of all OMG employees.
- Conduct regular safety meetings with the work group.
- Lead by example by following and supporting OMG policies.
- Build strong working relationships and encourage teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicate in a manner that is respectful and results in mutual understanding.
- Take ownership of issues in your work area and work proactively to solve issues (especially those related to safety and quality).
- Promote continuous Lean activity and follow through.
- Confidently make changes that will improve the work area’s performance and move simple issues or problems forward.
- Demonstrate the use of good judgment when making decisions.
- Schedule daily work and direct team members to achieve safety, production, quality, and continuous improvement goals.
- Demonstrate technical, functional, and job-specific knowledge required for assignments in the work area.
- Assist with production needs as necessary, including equipment setup and troubleshooting.
- Support performance management process by contributing to the review process, disciplinary actions, and providing documentation related to performance.
- Challenge standard approaches and find improved processes to get work done.
- Communicate with manager or supervisor regularly on team performance against goals and individual contributor progress, immediately elevating specific issues or concerns.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.