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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. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering.
Job Type:
Full-time Duration of role:
Permanent Reporting to:
Plant Manager Location:
Pocahontas, Arkansas About The Role The Quality Supervisor will work closely with plant personnel to ensure effective quality processes are in place and being followed. The Quality Supervisor will also be responsible for overseeing all other quality assurance functions at the Pocahontas, AR location. What You’ll Do
Oversees the quality team; communicates expectations clearly and ensures staff is appropriately trained. Creates and maintains manufacturing’s work instructions and in-process check sheets in strict alignment with engineering drawings and specifications. Ensures quality of existing manufactured products by conducting shop-floor audits and verifying manufacturing’s adherence to quality assurance processes and procedures. Collects and analyzes shop-floor data as a basis for continuous improvement and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance summary reports. Ensures new products are launched with the highest quality by proactively establishing quality assurance processes before product launch via strict adherence to the qualification process. Oversees the performance of routine & job specific performance tests to ensure compliance with internal and external published specifications. Assists with continuous improvement of product and manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure product quality objectives are met. Responsible for inspection and handling of nonconforming material and calibration. May perform: incoming inspections of materials as needed; assisting in root cause analysis on claims. Maintains awareness of individual contribution to quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel. Compliance Expectations
Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Kingspan Group Compliance Policy. Ensure all duties related to product compliance follow the Product Compliance Policy, laws, regulations, and market demands. Responsible for tasks to achieve compliance goals of the Compliance Management System. Raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to supervisor, manager, or Leadership Team, or through confidential whistleblower service. What You’ll Bring
A degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience plus 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO-9001. Experience with root cause analysis. Hands‑on experience with quality management procedures to meet product engineering and market requirements. Understanding of process variability, its impact on product quality, and use of statistical tools to measure variability and drive continuous improvement. Knowledge of lean manufacturing as applied to the quality management process preferred. Knowledge of metal fabrication processes (tube laser cutting, welding, etc.) and powder coating processes preferred. Previous supervision experience preferred, 2-4 years. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Employee Benefits
Career Scope and Advancement: new positions and career opportunities locally and globally. Health and Wellness: access to medical, dental, vision benefits, personalized Health Advocate, 401(k), legal, disability insurance. Corporate Social Responsibility: reducing manufacturing carbon emissions and halving carbon intensity. Skill Development: diverse roles to develop broader skill set. Mentorship and Development: access to senior leaders and experts. Culture: collaborative, supportive, and social team environment. Tate is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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Full-time Duration of role:
Permanent Reporting to:
Plant Manager Location:
Pocahontas, Arkansas About The Role The Quality Supervisor will work closely with plant personnel to ensure effective quality processes are in place and being followed. The Quality Supervisor will also be responsible for overseeing all other quality assurance functions at the Pocahontas, AR location. What You’ll Do
Oversees the quality team; communicates expectations clearly and ensures staff is appropriately trained. Creates and maintains manufacturing’s work instructions and in-process check sheets in strict alignment with engineering drawings and specifications. Ensures quality of existing manufactured products by conducting shop-floor audits and verifying manufacturing’s adherence to quality assurance processes and procedures. Collects and analyzes shop-floor data as a basis for continuous improvement and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance summary reports. Ensures new products are launched with the highest quality by proactively establishing quality assurance processes before product launch via strict adherence to the qualification process. Oversees the performance of routine & job specific performance tests to ensure compliance with internal and external published specifications. Assists with continuous improvement of product and manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure product quality objectives are met. Responsible for inspection and handling of nonconforming material and calibration. May perform: incoming inspections of materials as needed; assisting in root cause analysis on claims. Maintains awareness of individual contribution to quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel. Compliance Expectations
Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Kingspan Group Compliance Policy. Ensure all duties related to product compliance follow the Product Compliance Policy, laws, regulations, and market demands. Responsible for tasks to achieve compliance goals of the Compliance Management System. Raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to supervisor, manager, or Leadership Team, or through confidential whistleblower service. What You’ll Bring
A degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience plus 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO-9001. Experience with root cause analysis. Hands‑on experience with quality management procedures to meet product engineering and market requirements. Understanding of process variability, its impact on product quality, and use of statistical tools to measure variability and drive continuous improvement. Knowledge of lean manufacturing as applied to the quality management process preferred. Knowledge of metal fabrication processes (tube laser cutting, welding, etc.) and powder coating processes preferred. Previous supervision experience preferred, 2-4 years. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Employee Benefits
Career Scope and Advancement: new positions and career opportunities locally and globally. Health and Wellness: access to medical, dental, vision benefits, personalized Health Advocate, 401(k), legal, disability insurance. Corporate Social Responsibility: reducing manufacturing carbon emissions and halving carbon intensity. Skill Development: diverse roles to develop broader skill set. Mentorship and Development: access to senior leaders and experts. Culture: collaborative, supportive, and social team environment. Tate is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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