Job Type: Full-time
Duration of role: Permanent
Reporting to: Plant Manager
Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas
About Us
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.
About the Role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading production employees to ensure the safe manufacture of quality products is delivered to our customers on-time and in-full. This position is also responsible for promoting development and growth of employees within assigned departments.
What You’ll Do
- Directly responsible for the safety of employees to include enforcement of safety as a core value.
- Assigns personnel appropriately to meet production objectives across all areas of responsibility.
- Communicates daily performance and ensures root-cause is known for any special-cause circumstances.
- Coordinates and tracks associate training and competency to promote cross-training and associate self-sufficiency.
- Runs daily pre-shift meetings including review of production attainment against the scheduled production. Update daily production plan as needed.
- Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Plant leadership to implement actions to correct ongoing production issues that impact product quality, personnel safety, and ability to meet the daily production schedule as communicated by Scheduling.
- Works with applicable internal professionals in the development and improvement of programs for departmental safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Ensures all employees follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
- 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
- Associates degree plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing; or 5 years successful supervisor experience in a directly related, multi-shift manufacturing operation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, assign personnel across multiple shifts and monitor for timely and cost-effective completion.
- Strong understanding of production processes and equipment to be able to adequately direct production personnel.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks through others.
- Must be proficient with ERP systems and other computer applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
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 encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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