Operations Manager - Lebanon, VA

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Lebanon, VA


Positions: 1 (Exempt)

Reporting to: Vice President of Operations, Tate Americas.

Company: Tate

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 $600m 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 to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

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 the 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.

What You'll Get

• Pay range: $120,000 USD to $150,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• 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 WellnessPhilosophy: 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 accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.

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