Plant Manager

At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets—helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance. We’re excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that’s driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 Lead a High-Performing Manufacturing Operation and Drive Operational Excellence Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving performance, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of site operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance, and employee development. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a close-knit manufacturing environment where leadership matters, employee engagement is valued, and continuous improvement is part of the culture. We're looking for a servant leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves, develop people, challenge the status quo, and drive measurable business results. What You'll Do As Plant Manager, you will have full responsibility for the performance of the facility and will lead efforts to achieve world-class results in: Safety performance and employee engagement Product quality and customer satisfaction On-time delivery and schedule attainment Cost control and operational efficiency Maintenance and facility reliability Continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives You will lead a team of supervisors and managers while partnering closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure the site consistently meets customer expectations and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead daily plant operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved. Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and department leaders. Foster a culture built on accountability, trust, teamwork, and servant leadership. Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 6S, and other operational excellence tools. Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC). Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, labor utilization, and inventory management. Ensure maintenance programs support operational reliability and uptime. Manage plant budgets, capital projects, labor expenses, and maintenance costs. Conduct regular Gemba walks, safety reviews, audits, and performance discussions. Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company safety standards. Partner with Supply Chain and Planning teams to support customer demand and on-time delivery goals. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience. 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or comparable site leader. Proven success leading salaried supervisors and managers in a multi-shift manufacturing environment. Demonstrated track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling, inventory, and shop floor operations. Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, maintenance, and capital budgets. Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing operations. Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements. Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Preferred Qua…

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