First-Shift Group Lead: Safety & Lean Excellence

OMG Roofing, Inc.; Agawam, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OMG Roofing, Inc. in Agawam, MA is seeking a Group Leader to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate daily work, and ensure adherence to policies while mentoring team members in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and ownership of issues related to safety and efficiency, with opportunities to develop team skills and support Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and coordinating production teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret quality specifications and work orders.
• Experience developing or training team members preferred.
• Good time-management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the number one priority for all OMG employees.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with the work group.
• Lead by example by following OMG policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships and encourage teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicate respectfully to ensure mutual understanding and results.
• Own issues in the work area and proactively resolve safety and quality concerns.
• Support Lean activity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make measured changes to improve performance in the work area.
• Schedule daily work and direct team members to meet goals in safety, production, and quality.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge relevant to the assignments.
• Assist with production needs including equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to performance reviews and documentation regarding performance.
• Challenge standard approaches to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

OMG Roofing, Inc. in Agawam, MA is seeking a Group Leader to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate daily work, and ensure adherence to policies while mentoring team members in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and ownership of issues related to safety and efficiency, with opportunities to develop team skills and support Lean initiatives.