Plant Controller

WinCup • West Chicago, IL

44d • Onsite

About The Position

WinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world. We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value: One Team Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven Excellence in All We Do Respectful and Engaged Leadership Always Do the Right Thing WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days. So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Cost Accounting/hands on manufacturing experience required.
• Hands on, working in manufacturing plant to understand processes and identify improvement/savings opportunities.
• Supports 2 manufacturing plants.
• Knowledge of plant accounting practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, change management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to solve problems, achieve results and foster strong customer service orientation.
• High degree of initiative, team building and dedication to effective positive change.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FoodService, Consumer Products or the Automotive industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Variance Analysis & Reporting of Plant Operating Metrics - combination of financial and manufacturing metrics including, labor, machine utilization, shift performance, cost controls, inventory management, etc.
• Support the Plant Manager & Supply Chain in developing & updating monthly production Plan, and measuring actual performance to Plan on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.
• Work with Plant Operating staff to understand and improve processes & workflow including, raw materials processing, inventory management, quality assurance, shipping, and customer service.
• Assist in financial close and monthly forecast for Plant
• Will have specific Journal Entry responsibilities to support monthly close
• Will be responsible for analyzing Plant P&L’s and conducting review with leadership team
• Work with Plant Manager & staff in developing annual Plant Budget
• Observe, analyze, develop and update actual labor cost per line & machine
• Assist with ERP implementation at the Plant level
• Capital expenditure tracking & cost improvement tracking
• Work with Inventory Control to develop cycle counting process for raw materials and finished goods
• Assist with corporate reporting and standard cost updates
• Help drive and support a performance culture in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Other projects & assignments as needed

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• paid holidays
• accruing paid time off
• short and long-term disability
• EAP
• 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level