EXPENSE CONTROL MANAGER

JBS Foods; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods is seeking an Expense Control and Continuous Improvement Manager to support the General Manager and operations in cost control and accountability for all targets. A strong accounting/systems background and excellent interpersonal skills are essential to implement improvements.

The role involves leading cost-saving initiatives across plants, collaborating with regional teams, and driving continuous improvement with tools like Qlikview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 5+ years of directly related experience required.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drives the team in achieving annual budget.
• Leads the effort to identify cost savings ideas and tracks actual savings.
• Partners with plant management and divisional teams for cost savings initiatives.
• Works with corporate and other plant expense control managers to share best practices.
• Utilizes Qlikview to support and track plant KPIs (management targets).
• Drives process improvement using various tools.
• Develops and guides 5S programs, ensuring engagement in JBS meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Qlikview

Excel

ERP / IT systems

Job description

Description

Position:Expense Control and Continuous Improvement Manager

Reporting to: General Manager

Purpose & Scope: This position will support the General Manager and the operations team in cost control and accountability of all operations targets. The right candidate has a strong accounting or systems background and can analyze and recommend improvements. He or she also must have strong interpersonal skills to work with the team to implement these improvements.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Drives the team in achieving annual budget.
• Leads the effort to identify cost savings improvement ideas for plant, and facilitates implementation of these ideas in conjunction with the team. Tracks the actual performances of these savings.
• Partners with the local plant management team, divisional team for cost savings ideas, performance tracking.
• Works with corporate and other plant expense control managers to share and implement best practices across the Regional plants.
• Utilize Qlikview software to support and track plant KPI’s (management targets).
• Drives the effort toward process improvement utilizing a variety of tools
• Participatory programs – Develop 5S program, guiding its deployment and management. Ensure motivation, continuity, engagement and participation in JBS meetings.

Working Conditions:

• Travel up to 20% a year.
• Work environment: Must be able to work in areas of extreme heat, and cold conditions while in facilities.

Requirements:

Education:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience:5+ years of directly related experience required

Special Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to details
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Requires excellent inter-personal skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets and computer systems

Relationships

Internal: Regional Beef Team

External: Contractors

EOE /Vets/Disability