Plant Controller

Specific Responsibilities:

Accounting

o Establish and maintain Gastonia Manufacturing accounting processes procedures and initiatives

o Analyze manufacturing cost trends and perform monthly cost analysis.

o Reporting OPEX  and participating in monthly OPEX conference calls

o Implement and ensure Manual of authority is respect within the location.

Reporting and closing activities

o Prepare supporting documentation for MIS (P&L) reports S&O reports or any other reports in Hyperion as requested by Region or Corporate Finance team.

o Prepare various business-related reports for example Sales by customer/by part Cost/kg Efficiency reports Saving initiatives reports Operational and Sustainability reports.

o Assist VP of Operations with identification of and participation in EBIT improving projects.

o Month end closing process 

Costing

o Preforming regular standard cost analysis against the actuals and providing reasoning for major variances.

o Assist with Standard cost analysis and absorption rates

o Review the standard cost in SAP according to the group standards.

o Review yearly factory rates based on capacity planning and implement in SAP

o Responsible for developing and maintaining transfer pricing costs to make sure local profitability

o Monthly review of purchase price variances to determine correct standards. 

o Monthly review of production output variance related to the location

Inventory Management -

o Work with Production Management to ensure the accuracy of finished goods postings to SAP daily

o Using current systems (SAPMII) create weekly and monthly process order variance reports disseminate to production managers and document responses and reasons for variances

o Work with Production and Logistics to ensure the accuracy of inventory in SAP

o Develop and audit sound procedures for physical inventory of raw material.

o Participate in monthly raw material physical inventory and ensure the accuracy of the book and physical counts maintain records to document and explain variances. Review physical (RM) count differences for posting into SAP

o Produce DOH monthly inventory reports and work with sales and production management to reduce slow moving inventory

o Other: Additional duties as requested to support successful team and Gastonia sites performance

Additional Information :

Perks & Benefits

• 401K with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship empowering each individual to make decisions learn from experiences and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe addition Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilites of each role.  Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position education and or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports inspires and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age disability national or ethnic origin or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time