Plant Controller

The Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the Aiken Nonwoven Plant. The position reports to the Plant Leader. The Plant Controller is a dynamic leader and is responsible for maintaining a controls environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes-Oxley. The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management.  This is a hands-on role requiring a successful candidate to work at both detailed task level and higher management support level.

Reports to:  Plant Leader

Span of Control: 5 Salaried Direct Reports + 27 Hourly Warehouse and Stores Indirect Reports

• The Plant Controller is the business partner for the Plant Leader and Plant leadership team for all aspects of the full financial context of the plant’s activities.
• He/she is a strong contributor to our two strategic pillars: productivity and capital efficiency
• He/she is responsible for maintaining a control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• He/she manages all the processes linked to financial planning & analysis in the plant, as well as supply chain and procurement.
• The position reports hierarchically to the Plant Leader with a strong functional reporting accountability for driving results to the Manufacturing Finance Leader of the Region and is a key member of the local management team.
• Span of Control: This individual will have direct leadership responsibilities for the Finance Analyst, Warehouse Lead, Sourcing Lead, Production Planner, and Buyer.  

• Safety

• • The Plant Controller strongly supports Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards for an injury-free work environment

• • Fosters and ensures a culture which enables a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors, showing a passion and caring for people
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and applies the OC Safety Toolkit to drive improvement consistent with the OC culture and strategy

• Operations planning

• • Participates in the development of plant operational objectives & strategy to align with Corporate and Business strategic objectives
  • Proactively leads the development of productivity improvement, corrective actions, and contingency plans to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized

• Financial and Operational Controls

• • Ensures there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
  • Leads and coaches the plant management team to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and processes are documented
  • Drives a robust controller representation letter and a documented process that provides assurance and visibility to a sound internal control environment
  • Leads the Continuous Sign-off process to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and validated

• Reporting and analysis

• • Leads the plant’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
  • Prepares and delivers the plant’s financial forecasts and projections
  • Leads the plant’s monthly closing process
  • Communicates results effectively and promptly to the plant management and segment Finance Leader
  • Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast
  • Provides risk analysis for contingency planning

• Driving plant profitability and Capital Efficiency

• • Leads actions in line with TPM thinking and methodology to achieve targets, mitigate risks, and prioritize resource needs
  • Successfully transitions projects from ‘Planning to Execution’.
  • Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision-making
  • Provides investment analysis
  • Assists in contract evaluation and negotiation
  • Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics and financial results

• Cross-functional leadership and team contribution

• • Proactively participates in plant operations via internal meetings, interaction with staff and hourly employees, walking the floor, advocating safety, …
  • Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division and/or corporate objectives
  • Shares best practices across the business, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling and procedure changes.
  • Aligns teams and resources to solve problems and drive results
  • Provides support to team members at plant, segment, and corporate level

• Plant process and administrative leadership

• • Leads non-financial plant administrative processes for sourcing, materials/production planning, warehouse operations, and security
  • Assigns resources and provides support and direction as needed
  • Monitors and holds self and others accountable for safety

• Leadership for the oversight and accountability of plant security

• • Ensures the coordination, delegation, and successful completion of site security functions, including but not limited to: Managing/implementing OC Security Standards, quarterly assessment of security equipment, security capital project management, incident investigation coordination (contact for local authorities, communication with WHQ), site contact for security audits and visits, and monitoring completion of WHQ required training.

• Leading and developing talent

• • Creates an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation systems and utilization of people.
  • Acts as a resource to the non-financial leaders of the business, providing education and training on the key principles of Finance.
  • Invests in the growth and development of his/her direct reports and other identified talent in their organization       

Prerequisites:

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles; understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics
• Providing leadership to organizations within a manufacturing operation(s) – leading operations planning, savings, forecasting, and investment analysis
• Demonstrated high growth in previous experience
• Negotiating, developing, and evaluating customer and supplier contracts is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of other languages is an asset
• Strong skills using Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
• A proven track record and working experience of 5 to 10 years in a similar function in an industrial operations environment
• Experience in operating in a range of economic conditions, i.e., expansion, contraction, stable economic conditions - forecasting, scenario planning, risk analysis and contingency development
• Providing leadership within a manufacturing organization, leading operation planning, savings, forecasting, and investment analysis
• Participating in the development of strategic plans

About Owens Corning  

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