Plant Manager_Plant Admin

Ecore Talent Team•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecore is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead its manufacturing facility in York, Pennsylvania. The role provides overall leadership and accountability for plant operations, maintenance, safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost management. The Plant Manager drives performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing a high-performing team and a culture of operational excellence. This hands-on leadership position oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations and salaried supervisors and managers in a multi-shift environment. It includes managing plant budgets and capital expenditures, maintaining facility and asset reliability, monitoring operational metrics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives. The position is based at the manufacturing facility, with regular presence on the production floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
At least 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or equivalent site leader with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Experience leading salaried supervisors and managers in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Experience managing plant budgets, labor planning, maintenance spending, and capital investments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory control.
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience interpreting operational and financial performance metrics.
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work on-site full-time in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Epicor/Kinetic experience.
Master's degree.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience leading operational turnarounds or significant improvements in quality, delivery, or cost performance.
Project management and cross-functional leadership experience.
ERP/MRP implementation or systems integration experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to safely achieve production, quality, and delivery objectives.
Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and managers across a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee engagement.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Partner with Supply Chain, Planning, Scheduling, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and Finance to achieve business objectives.
Manage plant budgets, including labor, maintenance and repair spending, cost improvement initiatives, and capital expenditures.
Oversee facility maintenance and asset reliability to maximize uptime and performance.
Monitor operational metrics, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Conduct regular plant floor engagement, audits, and continuous improvement activities to maintain operating standards.
Lead problem-solving efforts and corrective actions related to safety incidents, quality concerns, and operational performance challenges.
Support strategic initiatives and operational projects designed to improve plant performance and scalability.