Codes, Standards and Testing Manager (Manufacturing)

 

 

Job Type: Salaried

Duration of role: Permanent

Number of Position: 1

Reporting to: Global Director of Product Management

Location: Red Lion, PA

 

 

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

 

Looking for an ambitious, ready-for anything mentality with a focus on customer service and satisfaction.  A positive attitude and coaching approach. The Codes, Standards, and Testing Manager ensures our ceilings products, installation methods, and product testing comply with all relevant industry, government, and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include researching standards, developing compliance strategies, collaborating with product management, design and operations teams, managing the product testing and certification process, providing technical guidance, and ensuring ongoing adherence to evolving codes. Strong technical knowledge of codes, communication, problem-solving, and team management skills are essential for this role. This role will require installation of products, lifting at least 50 pounds, and working on ladders.

 

 

What You’ll Do

 

Lead and build the Ceilings Codes, Standards, and Testing team in the Americas region (AMER).

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Compliance Oversight : Ensure that all products and installation recommendations meet established industry standards, building codes, and safety regulations. 
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies for compliance with codes and standards, including identifying potential challenges and opportunities related to regulatory changes. 
• Technical and Testing Expertise: Provide expert guidance on specific codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ICC, UL, ASTM, CISCA, ANSI, etc.) for product design, installation, and manufacturing. Lead product testing efforts.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Collaborate with R&D, product engineering, and product management to align new designs with testing and certification requirements, managing the independent listings, certification processes, and renewals. 
• Team Leadership: Manage, develop, and provide direction to testing technician to make sure all testing is completed and documented.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments, such as product management, R&D, operations, sales, and legal (compliance), to ensure that the Group’s needs are met and issues are resolved. 
• Industry Engagement: Represent the company in relevant industry committees, providing technical input and advocating for company goals. 
• Education and Training: Develop and deliver training materials on codes and standards for internal and external teams. 
• Budget Management: Manage departmental budgets for consulting needs, compliance activities, and testing (materials and equipment)
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager.

 

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 a