Director of Manufacturing, Finishing presso OMG, Inc.

Director of Manufacturing, Finishing

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

Finishing operations—including cathodic electro coating, heat treating, packing, Stamping and Cortex plug manufacturing, are essential to delivering high-quality, performance-ready products to our customers. These processes not only enhance their durability, appearance, and functionality, but also ensure we comply with industry standards and customer specifications. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, the Director of Manufacturing, Finishing, is responsible for driving operational excellence, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across all of our finishing processes. This key position will develop strategies, tactics, and action plans to achieve key performance indicators, building relationships cross-functionally, and understanding customer and market trends to increase effectiveness. The Director of Manufacturing, Finishing, must be a strong communicator, manage their time efficiently, possess strong organizational skills, and above all, be an enthusiastic team player.

Position Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One priority of all OMG employees.
• Lead and manage Finishing operations across multiple production lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize coating, heat treating, plating, and packing processes.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance productivity.
• Oversee workforce planning, training, and performance management for Finishing teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Lean to resolve issues and drive innovation.
• Monitor Commercial strategies to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, respect, integrity and commitment.
• Partner with SVP Operations to align forecasts, key initiatives, and budget allocation.
• Monitor manufacturing trends tied to this key business segment to ensure we remain at the forefront of corresponding technologies.
• Drive use of automation, robotics, AI and other technologies to improve quality and material velocity and reduce costs and reliance on manual work.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field, MBA preferred.
• 7+ years’ sales management experience with a proven track record of results.
• Ability to hire, train and develop a world-class Operations team.
• Proven track record as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, or other similar position.
• Capacity to manage various projects and work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to gather and analyze production data to drive material velocity.
• Creative problem solving and strong project management skills.
• Ability to adapt and overcome changing business conditions.
• PC skills including experience with MS Office Suite and ERP (QAD preferred).
• Ability to manage 24-7 operations with strong oversight of all shifts.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Physical Requirements

• 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/carry up to 25

Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.