Plant Controller

Tharp Consulting; McComb (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks a finance leader to drive the financial performance of a manufacturing facility. The role owns the plant P&L and partners with operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and engineering to deliver measurable cost and productivity gains.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cost control, labor productivity improvements, and provide actionable financial insights to inform operations. Expect a hands-on role on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Owns the plant P&L and drives cost control and labor productivity improvements.
• Strong financial leadership with ability to partner with operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost control and improve labor productivity.
• Manage material yield and waste reduction initiatives.
• Own budgeting and forecasting for the plant.
• Provide actionable financial insights to inform operational decisions.
• Maintain visible presence on the production floor to understand drivers of performance.

Skills

Plant P&L ownership

Financial leadership

Analytical & planning

Cross-functional partner

Job description

leads financial performance for a manufacturing facility by owning the plant P&L and partnering cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and engineering.
Responsibilities Include

• Drive cost control and improve labor productivity.
• Manage material yield and support waste reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Optimize overhead through analysis, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Own budgeting and forecasting, translating plans into actionable results.
• Provide actionable financial insights that inform operational decisions.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to understand drivers of performance.
  

Key qualifications/skills: strong financial leadership, facility-level P&L ownership, analytical and planning expertise, and effective partnership with operational teams to drive measurable improvements in cost and performance.