Capacity Planning Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Duration of role: Permanent

Position: 1

Reporting to: Vice President of Operations – Tate Americas

Location: Open

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 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 Divisional Capacity Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing resource allocation and strategic planning to ensure the Tate Americas organization meets production demands efficiently and effectively. The role ensures efficient planning and execution of production schedules, inventory management, and supply chain processes to meet customer demands and company targets. The manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, sales, and customer service, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

What You’ll Do

- Capacity Planning, Scheduling, and Forecasting:

- Develop and maintain master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer demands, and inventory levels across multiple manufacturing sites.

- Work with production and planning teams to adjust schedules as necessary, ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.

- Optimize scheduling processes for maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.

- Balance workloads and capacity across different divisions to meet production targets and deadlines.

- Oversee and define the organization’s operating limits and capacities, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory demands.

- Develop forecasts and strategic plans to meet future capacity requirements, analyzing historical data to predict trends

- Develop and lead a divisional S&OP process including key stakeholders in project management, logistics, procurement, operations, and finance.

- Team Leadership & Development:

- Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to the planning and scheduling teams at the manufacturing sites

- Provide training and support to ensure continuous improvement in scheduling and planning processes.

- Foster a collaborative and results-driven team environment.

- Process Improvement & Reporting:

- Identify areas for process improvements in scheduling and management of the ERP system’s work order processes across all plants

- Develop best practices for planning and scheduling across the division

- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for scheduling accuracy and delivery performance

- Maintain reports, dashboards, and models for capacity tracking, conducting regular stakeholder review meetings on capacity status

- Utilize data-driven analysis to make recommendations for optimizing operations.

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

- Education:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

- Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in scheduling, capacity planning, supply chain, or operations management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

- Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of scheduling software and supply chain management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA). Knowledge of Infor XA preferred.

- Excellent leadership and team management skills.

- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on data analysis and continuous improvement.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across departments.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make quick decisions under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

- Knowledge of transportation regulations and international logistics.

- Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time position with a combination of office work and frequent interaction with warehouse and logistics operations. Travel will be required to various divisional sites, supplier locations, or customer facilities.

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 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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