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Plant Controller (Manufacturing)

Certified Employment Group

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations for a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and Corporate Finance to drive cost efficiency, production performance, and overall plant profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for plant operations
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and key performance indicators
  • Oversee procurement, inventory management, and supply chain coordination
  • Support production planning and scheduling alignment with demand and capacity
  • Monitor inventory accuracy, turns, and working capital performance
  • Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational and financial issues
  • Support continuous improvement and ERP/system optimization initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with financial controls and audit requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant accounting, or operations/supply chain
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing operations
  • ERP system experience required (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
  • Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, or co-packing preferred

What You Bring:

  • Strong financial leadership in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced plant setting
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills

Work Environment:

  • On-site role in a manufacturing facility
  • Fast-paced production environment with exposure to industrial conditions
Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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