Production Controller: Project Performance & Forecasting

Kurita Europe GmbH; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Europe GmbH is seeking a Production Controller in Minnesota to manage capital project performance, forecast revenue and profits, and ensure timely project execution. You will identify risks early, coordinate with suppliers, and secure proper revenue recognition.

Ideal candidates bring technical or engineering/business education and PM experience, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and accounting knowledge. This role requires on-site work in the Brooklyn Park area.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or four-year degree in Engineering or Business.
• Two years project management experience in an industrial application.
• Experience with scheduling and budgeting software tools for projects.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and finance related to projects.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Good time management with multiple tasks & priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and visualize project schedules using software tools based on proactively gathered production data.
• Track project milestones, business performance, and capital project workflows to ensure alignment with goals.
• Spot schedule delays, procurement roadblocks, and financial bottlenecks well in advance.
• Report problems to management and collaborate with project members to implement solutions.
• Oversee capital project execution to meet timelines, scope, and target revenue/profits.
• Establish monthly revenue, profit, and cash flow forecasts while proposing countermeasures for variances.
• Maintain understanding of corporate accounting, finance principles, and revenue recognition guidelines.
• Evaluate and approve supplier acceptances accurately and timely without causing payment delays.
• Partner with Sales and AE to define terms, conditions, and delivery scopes.
• Monitor status of project purchasing, contract conditions, and supplier payment terms.
• Drive timely project closeouts based on completed progress and milestones.
• Handle budgets, actuals, and NAV inputs while utilizing administrative support.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling software

Budgeting

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Technical degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

NAV

Project management software

Job description

Kurita Europe GmbH is seeking a Production Controller in Minnesota to manage capital project performance, forecast revenue and profits, and ensure timely project execution. You will identify risks early, coordinate with suppliers, and secure proper revenue recognition.

Ideal candidates bring technical or engineering/business education and PM experience, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and accounting knowledge. This role requires on-site work in the Brooklyn Park area.