Job Details

Job Title: Manufacturing Plant Controller

Department: Manufacturing

Supervisor's Title: Plant Manager

Location: Tolleson, AZ

Work Type: On-Site (Not a Remote Position)

WinCup is a food service 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.

Trusted since 1962, WinCup is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing global plastic pollution.

WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world!

We are passionately committed to the environment, excellence, innovation and growth.

For additional information regarding WinCup and our ground-breaking and environmentally friendly products, check us out at



We are a dynamic, diverse and inclusive team bound together by our shared Values of:

• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing

Here at WinCup we are proud to offer our valued, full-time Team Members a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefit eligibility beginning just 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and an Team Member Assistance Plan (EAP). And, to top it off, we offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after only 60 days of employment!

So, if you are passionate about working on exceptional brands driven by innovation that will leave a lasting and positive impact on the environment, keep reading to see if you think you might make a great addition to our growing team!

Summary

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations via cost controls of all manufacturing, material and labor expenses at the plant level including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborating with Plant Management to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and enhance overall profitability.

This position is accountable for the overall integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial results and safeguarding of plant assets for a multi-line manufacturing and warehousing facility that has significant operational complexity.

The Plant Controller is a key member of the Plant Management team and engages in all aspects of operations to provide timely and comprehensive financial leadership and support to the Plant Management team.

Requires essential knowledge about key costing, accounting, budgeting and management accounting principles. Other key knowledge areas include quality control, research and development and depreciation on assets.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience assessing and ensuring that the overall manufacturing processes meet the needs and intentions of the organization and ensure budgetary controls in which actual costs incurred by an organization are compared with allocated resources and that the overall project plan, including cost and time estimates, is revised based on the difference between actual costs and allocated resources by applying the experience of broad cost accounting in a manufacturing plant environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Forecasting & budget planning
• Capital expenditure analysis and reporting
• Accurate cost analysis
• Compliance with internal controls and corporate policies
• Statutory reporting as required
• Support continuous operational and financial results improvement with focus on maximizing financial performance and cost savings
• Work with Plant Management to set annual standards and production yields for financial reporting and costing analysis
• Provide financial guidance and support to Plant Management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations
• Provide guidance/input to Management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings
• Provide guidance to Plant Management in the origination of capital expenditure requests
• Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project. Perform post capital expenditure audits and reviews
• Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level Plant Management team to ensure the overall financial integrity of the plant financial information and safeguarding of assets
• Work with Plant Management to manage effective inventory and operating expenses
• Maintain open communication with the Corporate Finance team to ensure a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operational unit
• Provide support for applicable audits at the operating facility
• Complete other ad-hoc reporting requests
• Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly flash forecast process with the Plant Management team to deliver accurate forecasted results
• Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities
• Lead the development of the annual operating plan for plant
• Collaborate with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks
• Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the Plant Management level

Education and Experience:

• B.S. / B.A. degree in Accounting
• Manufacturing accounting, controlling and cost accounting experience
• 5-7 years related work experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
• Prior Senior Cost Accounting/Plant Cost Accounting experience strongly desired
• ERP System experience
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing cost accounting, controls and compliance procedures and industry practices
• Strong IT system experience (Microsoft Office)
• Prior in-pant manufacturing industry experience required.

Core Skills and Competencies:

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong analytical, communications, and strategic problem solving
• Ability to operate and consistently deliver in an ever changing environment
• High level of accountability, ownership and sense of urgency
• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently
• Track record of high performance utilizing technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames and tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes and convey ideas clearly
• Financial analysis skills (identifies information needed to prepare and validate analyses; interprets and draws conclusions from financial information; extracts meaning from data by recognizing trends and patterns)

CORE SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

Budgeting & Forecasting: Proven ability to coordinate and prepare annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts for the plant

The controller should align budgets with corporate strategy and operational goals, and provide updated projections as business conditions change.

Cost Accounting & Cost Control: Expertise in cost accounting is critical - including maintaining standard costs, analyzing labor/material/overhead variances, and monitoring cost of goods sold

The Plant Controller uses variance analysis and cost analytics to identify inefficiencies or overruns and drive cost control initiatives that improve profitability

Inventory Control: Strong experience in inventory management and valuation is required. This includes overseeing cycle counts and physical inventories, ensuring accurate inventory records, and reconciling inventory balances to the general ledger

Knowledge of inventory accounting methods (FIFO/LIFO) and minimizing write-offs or shrink is important for maintaining accurate financial statements.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Ability to close the books for the plant and prepare detailed financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual). This includes generating income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for the facility, and explaining performance against budget or prior year

The controller must be adept at analyzing financial results, highlighting key variances in production costs or margins, and presenting insights and recommendations to management

Maintain a robust system of internal controls (e.g. proper expense approvals, segregation of duties, asset protection) and ensure compliance with any relevant regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act for financial reporting integrity

Technical Proficiency

ERP & Systems Skills: Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and accounting software is expected. The Plant Controller should be capable of leveraging ERP modules for accounting, production, and inventory to streamline reporting (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or industry-specific systems)

Experience in ERP systems in a manufacturing plant environment is a strong asset

Advanced Excel & Analytics: Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting, are required

The list of "Essential Duties and Responsibilities" above is not intended to be exhaustive and all inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status or disability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Manufacturing Plant):

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of a position in our manufacturing plants. Note that office positions located within our Manufacturing Plants often require some plant floor presence throughout the day so that while these demands may not always apply, they should still be noted.

• Team Member will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Team Member will be required to observe and assess information in a fast paced environment.
• Requires frequent use of a production, manufacturing equipment and/or machinery.
• Will be required to frequently move/transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds which may require frequent bending, twisting and reaching motions.
• Team Member may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Team Member may be required to stand for long periods up to 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts.
• Team Member may be required to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.

Work Environment (Manufacturing Plant/Office):

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of a position in our manufacturing plants. Note that office positions located within our Manufacturing Plants often require some plant floor presence throughout the day so these work environment details may not always apply, they should still be noted.

• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts.
• Requires work in an indoor manufacturing environment that may be exposed to extreme heat that is not air conditioned.
• Work environment contains loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis as well as occasional airborne particles.
• Must wear PPE while entering or working in plant areas, which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards at all times

WinCup reserves the right to revise or update this job description as needed to better comply with the actual essential function of the job requirements as business needs dictate.

WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. At WinCup, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity and strengths of our Team Members, our customers, and community.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

WinCup is also committed to partnering with diverse and inclusive suppliers, vendors and service partners specifically women, minority, veteran, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ, and or socio-economically disadvantaged small businesses.

We firmly believe that a diverse organization creates opportunities for all individuals to display their talents, both independently and collaboratively. Diversity fuels our ability to be truly innovative by embodying our values, driving our success, and fostering an environment where every Team Member can thrive and perform at their very best.

To ensure the safety of our team members in the workplace, we perform background and drug screenings.

Thank you for considering WinCup and helping us make a difference!