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 Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading operational turnarounds or transformational change initiatives.
- Background in manufacturing environments involving assembly, metal fabrication, sheet metal, packaging, mechanical components, fasteners, or related industrial products.
- Experience driving cultural transformation and employee engagement initiatives.
Leadership Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- A servant leader who develops people and builds strong teams.
- A culture builder capable of leading organizational change.
- A proactive problem solver who challenges convention and drives improvement.
- A leader who creates accountability rather than simply managing tasks.
- Equally comfortable on the production floor and in strategic planning discussions.
- Focused on measurable results while maintaining a people-first approach.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead a highly visible manufacturing operation.
- Strong support from executive leadership.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture.
- Ability to drive operational improvements and leave a lasting impact.
- Opportunity to develop employees, strengthen culture, and improve business performance.
If you have a passion for manufacturing leadership, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply. Your leadership can help shape the future of our operation while making a meaningful impact on our employees, customers, and community.
Apply today and become the leader who drives the next chapter of operational excellence.
What we offer you:
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
- 401k with a company match
- PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for development and internal promotions
- Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit
Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don’t have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you’ve come from, if this job sounds like something you’d be proud to do, we’re excited to meet you.
Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.
