Plant Manager, Manufacturing

At Ecore International, we transform reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that manage energy and improve people’s lives. Why does it matter? Because we believe innovative surfaces have the power to help people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves, and innovative businesses can help protect the planet we share.
Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ecore is looking for a new Plant Manager, overseeing all aspects of our Lancaster, PA manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality production, and a safe working environment. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals, implement strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts to achieve plant goals and objectives.
Core Contributions:

• Safety Culture: Ensure a safe working environment for all employees by enforcing safety policies, conducting regular audits, and promoting awareness of safety protocols. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives, including capacity planning, resource allocation, and production scheduling.
• Operational Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to all plant personnel, including production, maintenance, and quality control, to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, troubleshoot issues, and resolve bottlenecks effectively.
• Cost Management: Monitor manufacturing costs and implement strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize production expenses without compromising quality or safety.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and implement best practices such as Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Team Development: Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development within the manufacturing team. Provide coaching, mentorship, and training to nurture talent and enhance capabilities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as engineering, sales, marketing, logistics and finance to align manufacturing activities with overall business objectives, support product development initiatives, and meet customer requirements.
• Technology Integration: Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce lead times.
• Culture: Drive organizational culture that adheres to the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Essential Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing plant management experience
• Strong track record of high safety, quality, and compliance
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and objectives
• Experience with data analysis and performance metrics to drive decision-making and process optimization
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies. Certified Lean Practitioner or Six Sigma Green Black or Green belt desired
• Experience with ERP systems, manufacturing software, and technology integration preferred
• Able to read and understand financial statements and cost reports, prepare budgets, and cost forecasts

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Earn PTO hours immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development
• 8-minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from Red Rose Transit Authority

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.

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Prescription drug insurance