Plant Controller

SUMMARY

The Plant Controller is primarily responsible to support the manufacturing facility and is responsible for assisting with financial controls. The position will interact with management, sales, and operations and provide support for the achievement of business objectives and growth initiatives. Plant Controller is responsible for monthly operational reporting, planning, monthly closing, and analysis of variances from budget and forecast. This position reports to the VP of Finance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate effective leadership and human relations techniques to employees.
• Effectively administer department functions.
• Utilize data and tools to effectively communicate needs and expectations.
• Evaluate equipment needs and assigned purchasing of supplies needed for operations.
• Work with other departments and teams as needed to facilitate overall operational improvements.
• Ability to self‑direct activities, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to teach, coach, and train staff associates.
• Knowledge of cost accounting fundamentals and analysis.
• Ability to critically analyze and prepare complex reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to define problems, collect data to establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Repeatable and auditable data modeling and manipulation.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement creative solutions while working under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to use technology to solve business problems.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain general ledger.
• Support production control.
• Manage and support IT initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Follows all safety, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

3–5 years financial experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 2–4 years management experience in an office setting preferred. Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. Knowledge of SAP, AS/400, and Mainframe systems preferred. Strong analytical and organizational skills, detail oriented, and interpersonal skills. Strong communication and leadership skills. High integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.