Operations Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree required
• 5+ years of progressive financial experience in a manufacturing environment required
• 3+ years of Supervisory and management experience required
• Strong capability with Excel and familiarity with JDE EnterpriseOne.
• Strong experience in manufacturing finance, operations finance, cost accounting and analytical experience
• Proven background preparing budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting and operational performance reviews
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, production and corporate finance
• Advanced excel skills
• Comfortable challenging assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities and helping leadership make informed decisions
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers (standard costing, inventory, labor, overhead, absorption, scrap, BOM's and plant KPI's)
• Leadership experience managing and mentoring accounting, finance, or analyst-level staff

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial functions and reporting of the manufacturing facility. This includes G/L, AP, Bill of Materials, Timekeeping, Plant Inventory, 3rd Party Warehouses (3PL) and support department interfaces with IT.
• Facilitate monthly closings to meet established closing schedule and provide financial notes that analyze variances and forecast accuracy.
• Develop and track operational reporting metrics that translate into actionable business plans.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to assigned business partners.
• Ensure all financial analysis and operational reporting is to the company standard.
• Review variances on a weekly basis with plants to understand root causes and implement corrective action.
• Manage plant inventory and 3PL Inventory control staff to ensure accurate physical inventory records and management accounting practices are adhered to.
• Engage plant leadership and supervisors to improve transactional discipline to ensure efficient and accurate inventory records in JDE and related EDI files for 3PL are maintained.
• Manage plant finance staff to provide accurate and timely financial data.
• Facilitate the personal growth of accounting staff and provide atmosphere that facilitates a performance culture and promotes job satisfaction.
• Ensure cross training and backup procedures are in place.
• Facilitate annual planning processes.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to establish an operating and capital budgets that promotes growth and reduces costs.
• Drive accountability into the plants to deliver the financial plan.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to forecast and annual financial plans.
• Audit local procedures to insure all programs follow company policies.
• Offer feedback and direction to HQ departments on system or policy improvements required to insure effective results.
• Identify any potential risks and opportunities to the business and drive for improved financial results.
• Promote good project management practices across the plant on capital projects and continuous improvement programs.
• Cultivate a plant culture focused on continuous improvement to create fuel for growth.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)