Recreation product design and manufacturing with community-focused planning
PlayCore manufactures and designs recreation infrastructure—playgrounds, fitness equipment, turf fields—for municipalities and institutions. The tech stack reflects a heavy manufacturing operation (Epicor ERP, Rockwell Automation, CAD suite, CNC tooling) paired with project delivery tooling (Procore), now migrating from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365. Hiring skews heavily toward manufacturing and engineering roles, and active projects center on production efficiency (waste reduction, lead-time compression, changeover optimization) and internal systems consolidation (AP automation, accounting standardization)—typical of a mid-market manufacturer scaling operations across multiple locations.
PlayCore operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer and designer of recreation environments—including play structures, athletic fields, and adult fitness equipment—serving schools, parks, and communities across North America. The company combines product design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) with in-house manufacturing (CNC, Rockwell Automation controls) and project delivery services (Procore). With 1,001–5,000 employees headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, PlayCore spans manufacturing, engineering, design, and field construction teams. Current operational focus is on manufacturing throughput (reducing changeover time, minimizing downtime, cutting waste), project delivery predictability (on-time delivery, budget control), and internal process standardization as the company integrates new locations.
PlayCore uses Epicor ERP as its primary enterprise system, with an active migration underway from Dynamics NAV to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for expanded capability.
PlayCore is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, and actively hires in the United States and Canada.
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