Director of Operation Excellence

At Ecore, 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

We are a rapidly expanding organization committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. We are looking for a new Director of Operation Excellence to play a key role in our journey. This senior leadership role is critical in driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation across the organization. You will directly oversee the Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Reliability teams.

Location: time split between Lancaster and York plants (715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601; and 76 Acco Drive, York, PA 17402)
Travel: approximately 40% domestic travel to other manufacturing sites

Core Contributions:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive operational excellence strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity using Lean, Six Sigma, and other industry best practices.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, quality, supply chain, and other departments to identify opportunities for efficiency and standardization.
• Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to build a culture of continuous improvement and empower teams at all levels.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage key operational projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Change Management: Drive cultural transformation by fostering a mindset of innovation and accountability across the workforce.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for operational initiatives.
• Technology Integration: Assess and implement modern technologies and systems to improve manufacturing processes and data-driven decision-making.

Essential Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, 5 years in a leadership role focused on operation excellence
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (e.g., Black Belt) or related disciplines
• Experience with data analysis tools and ERP systems

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.

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