Nelson & Associates Recruiting & Outplacement

http://www.foodrecruiter.com/ email: kayc@foodrecruiter.com

P.O. Box 2686 Kirkland, WA. 98083 (425)823-0956

SERVING THE RECRUITING NEEDS OF THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

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PLANT CONTROLLER

This Company is a leading global provider who develops, manufactures, and delivers technology-based ingredients, flavors, and integrated solutions for the Food & Beverage industry. We are dedicated to being the number one supplier in our various markets measured through technical and marketing creativity, product quality, superior customer service, value creation and the wholehearted commitment of each employee.

While we credit good products and good fortune in part for our success it’s smart, creative and determined people that have made us who we are. We have great spirit and capability and a great talent pool. Our culture is one of new development, adapting quickly to change and opportunity for both career and personal growth. Join us!!
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
We specialize in Beverage Systems at this location.

The Plant Controller is an integral part of the plant management team who is responsible to provide accurate plant financial and statistical data in order for management to make timely and informed decisions concerning financial performance of the business.


The successful candidate will be responsible for

1. Publishing monthly operations report’s following month end close and
summarizing the following:
• Trend analysis of plant performance with commentary on future expected trends.
• Plant costs, statistics, labor counts and overtime and inventory levels for month
and year to date.
• Analysis of major variances vs. budget and prior year on a month and year to
date basis
• Evaluation & feasibility of capital projects

2. Responsible for coordinating and completing annual plant budget on a timely
basis. Includes Payroll, Capital, Variable and fixed costs for operating the facility.
3. Monitor and control: Accounts payable, Payroll, Freight, All key forms of statistical
measurement (%Loss, %On-Line, Plant Throughput, Shippable pounds/Day), all
site costs whether direct or indirect.
4. Identify areas for improvement in all areas of materials management including
inventory levels, aged inventories, and plant capacity utilization by production line.
5. Responsible for timely communication of cost issues to the commercial accounting
group for inclusion in pricing considerations.
6. Responsible for implementing inventory control processes including physical
inventories and cycle count programs. This includes analyzing inventory trends,
aged inventory concerns, and inventory discrepancies, then reporting summary
and detailed results to plant and divisional management.
7. Responsible for keeping fully informed and educated on new developments in
accounting systems and reporting processes that align with business unit and
corporate requirements. Developing plans for implementation of above as well
as being actively involved as a member of the teams designing such systems.
Current systems include: OLAP cubes for sales, operations and purchasing, On
line data entry, batch lot numbering, MS office applications, AS400/Mapics
reporting


The above listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3-5 years Operations experience.
• Working toward a professional designation (CMA, CGA).
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities
while being tactful and mature. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Being able to lead and
motivate staff while maintaining an environment conducive to working, good
business acumen, performance measurement, control and risk management, and
information management.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and accounting systems.
• AS400 experience a definite asset.