Receiving Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Location: St. Paul, VA

About Us

Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.


About the Role

The Shipping/Receiving Supervisor is responsible for leading the shipping and receiving employees to ensure the safe pick/pack/ship of quality products to be delivered to our customers on-time and in-full. This position is also responsible for promoting the 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 shipping of product. Update the daily shipping 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
• Responsible for Participating in Physical Inventory Events.

Additional Expectations

• 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 shipping and receiving; 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 warehousing processes and equipment to be able to adequately direct shipping and receiving 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).

What You'll Get

• 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.

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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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