Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Jessup and Baltimore, MD

Positions: 1

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Type: Full Time. Exempt.

About Us:

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions, for over 60 years. We have expanded our manufacturing footprint across the US, Europe, Australia and are excited to have opened a new 287,000 sq. ft. manufacturing site in St. Paul, Virginia, and an additional 40,000 sq ft of manufacturing at our site in Belgium in Q1 2024 alone.

Our experienced team is expanding, and we are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working collaboratively on projects, as we continue to stay ahead of the data center revolution. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate's world class standards and our business remains committed to developing lower carbon, sustainable solutions, in keeping with our 10-year Planet Passionate sustainability strategy. We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team. Together, let's shape the future of data center infrastructure with innovation, excellence, and a passion for sustainable growth.

About the Role:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the facility, specifically as it relates to safety, quality, on-time delivery to customers, productivity, and cost controls. The individual in this role will oversee the production, maintenance, and quality assurance functions of our Jessup and Baltimore manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will direct the coordination of all manufacturing departments' functions to ensure compliance with company objectives, improve quality systems, and increase customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Be a Safety leader and exemplify the goal of Zero Harm as a core value (Ensures a safe work environment and adherence to Safety Standards).


• Directs the planning, organizing and optimum running of day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations.


• Increases production, line capacity and crew flexibility while minimizing cost and maintaining current quality standards.


• Responsible for the safe production of quality product delivered to our customers On-Time and In-Full.


• Responsible for the overall production output of the facilities and their continued optimization.


• Strategic allocation of resources (people, raw materials, machinery, facilities, etc.).


• Ensures the monitoring of all operations and the applicable triggering of unsatisfactory conditions, including the development of corrective actions.


• Ensures the facility is maintained to a high housekeeping standard and that all equipment is in good running order.


• Ensures collection and participates in the analyses of data to reduce waste (materials, machine speed, machine delay).


• Develops and implements systems and processes that track performance to enable optimization of productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to achieve high returns on capital employed.


• Budgets and manages manufacturing cost structures by developing and maintaining operational expenses within budget and explore cost-reduction measures.


• Applies Lean manufacturing principles to improve, design, and maintain manufacturing processes to achieve organizational goals.


• Addresses all employees' concerns or issues to foster a positive work atmosphere.


• Influences, mentors, and learns from direct and in-direct reports.


• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.


• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.


• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.


• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management; or equivalent manufacturing experience.


• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.


• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing management position.


• Proven knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).


• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and factory leadership processes.


• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational issues.


• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.) applications and computer technology.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong leadership and managerial attributes, ability to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.


• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.


• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.


• Good understanding of National and Local regulatory requirements for plant operations.

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.


• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You'll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a Health Advocate. We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.


• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.


• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.


• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don't believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.


• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. Come aboard as we champion diversity and inclusivity in the workplace!

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