Business Assurance & Compliance Manager

 

Type: Full-time

Report to: Global Head of Quality, Compliance, Health & Safety

Location: Columbia, MD

 

 

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 Business Assurance & Compliance Manager will provide strategic oversight and operational excellence across all global manufacturing sites, ensuring the organization maintains the highest standards of quality, health and safety, environmental management, and compliance. This role will be accountable for maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 37301, and any other relevant ISO certifications across all sites globally. The role holder will design and deliver comprehensive assurance programs, drive continuous improvement through systematic root cause analysis, establish robust product compliance frameworks, and develop organization-wide competency standards. Working collaboratively with site leadership teams, this position will foster a culture of proactive risk management, zero harm, and sustainable performance improvement whilst ensuring full compliance with all legislative requirements across multiple international jurisdictions.

 

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Integrated Management System (IMS) Rollout
• Lead IMS implementation across US sites, ensuring consistent adoption of policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Conduct site assessments, develop implementation plans with milestones, and support site teams during transition.
• Monitor progress through site visits and provide quarterly reporting on IMS maturity and implementation status.
  
  
• Corrective Actions & Root Cause Analysis Governance
• Oversee corrective actions across US sites, ensuring root cause analysis for incidents, non-conformances, and audit findings.
• Verify corrective actions address root causes and track effectiveness through measurable improvements.
• Provide monthly reporting on corrective action status, closure rates, and trends.
  
  
• Regional Compliance Governance
• Ensure US sites maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 37301 and applicable US legislative requirements.
• Conduct compliance verification, identify gaps, and ensure remediation before external audits.
• Maintain regional Legal Register and ensure sites stay current with regulatory changes.
  
  
• Quality & Compliance Pyramid Action Plan Support
• Drive regional execution of the Quality & Compliance Pyramid Action Plan, translating objectives into site-level actions.
• Track progress, identify barriers, and escalate systemic issues requiring divisional support.
• Provide monthly reporting on deliverables, completion rates, and performance impact.
  
  
• Internal Audit Program Governance & Assurance
• Execute annual internal audits across US sites, ensuring coverage of management system requirements and high-risk areas.
• Conduct audits using structured methods, document findings, and verify corrective action implementation.
• Provide quarterly reports on findings trends, repeat issues, and corrective action effectiveness.
  
  
• Product Compliance Overview
• Maintain oversight of product compliance across US sites, ensuring products meet applicable standards.
• Verify Product Co