Quality Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Location: St Paul, VA

About Tate

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 Quality Supervisor leads day-to-day quality operations to ensure products and processes meet established standards and specifications. The role oversees inspection activities, supports quality systems, and drives corrective actions to address quality issues. The position contributes to product quality, operational consistency, and compliance with standards.

What You’ll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Quality Operations & Inspection Oversight

• The Quality Supervisor leads day-to-day quality operations to ensure products and processes meet established standards and specifications. The role oversees inspection activities, supports quality systems, and drives corrective actions to address quality issues. The position contributes to product quality, operational consistency, and compliance with standards.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, coach, and support quality technicians and inspectors to ensure performance and development.
• Assign work, manage schedules, and balance workloads across the quality team.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of quality personnel.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards across the team.
• Escalate performance or operational issues to quality leadership as needed.

Corrective Actions, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits including preparation, participation, and follow-up.
• Track non-conformances and ensure timely resolution and documentation of corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, quality systems, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving consistency.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 4 -7 years of experience in quality or manufacturing environment required.
• 1 - 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with quality tools such as SPC, root cause analysis, and control plans.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities within manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze quality data effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear direction and feedback.

Physical Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE when entering manufacturing environments.

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 additional mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team of culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social skills. 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 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.