Product Manager (Air Handling Unit, Datacenter)

Job Type: Exempt

Duration of role: Full Time 

Number of Position: 1

Reporting to: Product Director, Tate Americas

Location: Columbia, MD OR St Paul, VA, OR Pocahantas, AR, OR Glasgow, KY

 

 

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 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 AHU (Air Handling Unit) Product Manager supports all aspects of AHU product development and launch as it pertains specifically to data center product. Supports purchasing functions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to ensure adequate flow of critical materials.  Sources new products and suppliers as required for specific initiatives.  Works among multiple teams to successfully fulfill customer requirements.  Actively participates in problem-solving exercises, communicates concerns, and issues, and works towards successful resolutions.  Identifies opportunities for improvement and acts to implement process changes.

 

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Work with design and manufacturing teams to develop a new product to be launched this year specific to data centers
• Lead the development of product literature: product data, installation and operation manuals, product marketing material, submittal template, quotation approach
• Work with marketing teams on product literature publishing, as well as industry trade show attendance and support
• Work with factory and commercial teams to understand industry costs and product cost profile
• Work with local factory installation teams so integration and installation approach is supported by product design
• Work with purchasing team to ensure any needed long lead equipment is done in a timely manner to align with project delivery timelines
• Review of mechanical equipment specifications, submittals, drawing sets, one line drawings to ensure project compliance with what is being provided
• Work on-site with installers, mechanical contractors, to troubleshoot as needed
• Management of third-party installers or commissioning agents during product integration and testing
• Gains full understanding of all material applications and uses and constructability of finished products.
• Discovers, evaluates, and on-boards new vendors for 3rd party material/equipment to round out electrical additions to our modular product offering
• Monitors inventory on projects and initiates corrective actions with team when necessary. Suggests alternate uses to avoid material obsolescence.
• Gains critical understanding of material costs, commodity swings, and cost drivers to obtain most advantageous and competitive prices.
• Tracks industry standards and associated lead-times, can identify alternative supply chains on an as needed basis  
• Develops and manages vendor relations and transactions, communicate issues and non-conformances, measures performance, and ensures compliance.
• Actively participates in project forecasting for purposes of resource and material planning.
• Assists with resolving critical situations and revisions with professional deportment and provides support to multiple Tate teams in the execution of customer requirements.
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with all inter-company departments and personnel, as well as suppliers.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance poli