Plant Controller

PPG; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Plant Controller for its Cleveland facility. This role involves strategic financial leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence through insightful analytics and budget management. Candidates should possess a finance degree and significant experience in manufacturing finance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401K

PTO

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cost accounting or financial support within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience influencing financial results and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with plant leadership on performance improvement plans.
• Leading plant-wide budget processes and ensuring financial goals are met.
• Utilizing analytics to identify financial improvement areas.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

As a Plant Controller at our Cleveland automotive plant, you will play an important role in the Operations Accounting team within our Global Business Finance Support (GBFS) organization. This role goes beyond numbers—it's about becoming a strategic partner and a leader within the plant's leadership team. You will shape and influence key financial decisions that drive operational excellence and long-term success.

You will report to the Operations Accounting Manager. You will be onsite four days a week at the Cleveland, Ohio manufacturing plant (one day remote) with periodic travel to our GBFS headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with plant leadership to develop and implement performance improvement plans that enhance productivity and optimize costs. Your insights will guide critical decisions and foster a culture of financial discipline and operational excellence.
• Leadership in Financial Planning: Lead and coordinate the plant-wide budget process, working across all departments to set ambitious yet achievable productivity and cost-saving targets. Your leadership will ensure that financial goals are not only met but exceeded.
• Insightful Analytics: Utilize detailed and forward-thinking analytics to identify key areas for financial improvement. Provide actionable insights that drive decision-making and lead to tangible results in cost control and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Demand Planning, to align financial strategies with broader business objectives. Ensure seamless communication and alignment across the plant and with business unit finance.
• Capital Investment Strategy: Partner with the plant leadership team to develop and execute a strategic roadmap for capital spending. Lead efforts to prioritize critical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the plant’s strategic goals.
• Post-Investment Analysis: Conduct thorough post-completion evaluations of significant investments to ensure financial and operational objectives are met, and lessons learned are integrated into future projects.
• Inventory Optimization: Take a leadership role in optimizing inventory health across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Collaborate with the MRO store room team to ensure inventory accuracy and appropriateness, driving continuous improvement in excess and obsolete inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field with 6+ years of experience in cost accounting or financial support within a manufacturing environment. Experience influencing financial results and leading cross-functional teams is essential.
• Travel 2-3 times per year to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location

What We Offer:

• A role that allows you to be a true strategic partner and leader, making a lasting impact on the financial health and operational success of our Cleveland facility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life insurance, family leave, 401K, PTO, and more.

Join us in driving financial excellence and making a difference in a dynamic and innovative environment. #LI-Hybrid

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
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The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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