Production Control Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt Duration of role: Permanent Location: Onsite 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 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 by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale. About The Role The Production Control Manager leads sourcing and purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective, timely, and reliable supply. The role manages procurement staff, oversees supplier performance, and executes sourcing strategies. The position supports operational continuity, cost control, and alignment with business objectives. What You’ll Do Sourcing & Procurement Execution Maintain ownership of procurement activities ensuring cost-effective and reliable supply of materials. Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with operational and business requirements. Manage purchasing activities including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution. Ensure timely procurement of materials to support production and operational needs. Monitor supplier performance and address issues impacting cost, quality, or delivery. Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members to ensure performance and capability. Assign priorities and manage workloads to meet procurement and operational objectives. Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development. Promote collaboration across procurement, operations, finance, and engineering teams. Drive accountability and consistency across procurement processes and activities. Supplier Management & Continuous Improvement Evaluate supplier performance using cost, quality, and delivery metrics. Lead supplier negotiations to optimize pricing, terms, and service levels. Identify and mitigate supply risks including disruptions and supplier dependencies. Implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and cost savings. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls. Additional Expectations Adhere to the Employee Handbook, Group Code of Conduct, the Group Compliance Policy, the IMS Policy, and all other applicable company policies and procedures. Maintain awareness of the requirements of, and their individual contribution to and impact on the effectiveness of, the Integrated Management System (IMS), including Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Product Compliance objectives and requirements Report on unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries, quality issues, compliance concerns, violations to the appropriate personnel without delay. Participate in required training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field required. 5–8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles required. 2–3 years of leadership experience managing procurement t…

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