EXPENSE CONTROL MANAGER

Pilgrim; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a dedicated Expense Control and Continuous Improvement Manager to support the General Manager and operations in cost control and accountability for all targets. The candidate should have a strong accounting or systems background and excellent interpersonal skills to implement improvements.

The role requires up to 20% travel, work in plant environments, and collaboration with plant management, divisional teams, and corporate expense control to share best practices and drive KPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience is needed.
• Strong analytical abilities, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent problem solving and inter-personal skills required.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and computer systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Drives annual budget achievement for the plant.
• Leads cost savings ideas and tracks actual savings performance.
• Partners with local plant and divisional teams on cost savings and KPIs.
• Collaborates with corporate and other plants to share best practices.
• Utilizes QlikView to support and track plant KPIs.
• Supports process improvement initiatives and 5S program deployment.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QlikView

Microsoft Excel

Job 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.

• 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 KPIs (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