Step into a strategic, high-visibility Plant Controller role at one of Owens Corning's most successful and stable plants — a 24/7 automated facility in Jackson, TN where you'll be a true business partner to operations, not just an accountant.
The Overview
Owens Corning is seeking a Plant Controller for their Jackson, TN plant. This site is highly automated with great technology — a feeder plant providing material for several internal Owens Corning plants. Because of that, it's considered a strategic plant running 2 lines of 24/7 production with 220 non-union employees. This plant is one of the leading plants in terms of their TPM certifications (Total Production Maintenance — a form of LEAN manufacturing), and is considered the gem of the division. You won't be walking into a fire, but you will still have the good challenge of driving process improvement. Because of the success of the plant and its importance to providing material to other divisions, this role is considered to be very stable.
The Role
The Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the plant and will be a business partner to the operations team to drive improvement and help the plant meet their goals. This is a hands-on role requiring the successful candidate to work at both the detailed task level and higher management support level. Owens is looking for more than an accountant — they want a business partner who can help the operations team make decisions, drive profitability, and help make sure the plant manager knows what is going on by identifying areas of concern. Key responsibilities include: • Serving as the business partner for the Plant Leader and plant leadership team for all aspects of the full financial context of the plant's activities • Managing all processes linked to financial planning & analysis, as well as supply chain and procurement • Maintaining a controls environment that complies with the Company's internal control policies and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) • Leading the plant's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes • Leading the plant's monthly closing process and communicating results effectively and timely to plant management and the segment Finance Leader • Providing in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast, as well as risk analysis for contingency planning • Leading actions in line with TPM thinking and methodology to achieve targets, mitigate risks, and prioritize resource needs • Providing investment analysis and assisting in contract evaluation and negotiation • Leading non-financial plant administrative processes for sourcing, materials/production planning, warehouse operations, and security • Strongly supporting Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards for an injury-free work environment • Leading and developing a team of 5, and acting as a resource to non-financial leaders by providing education and training on key principles of Finance
In Our Words
The hiring manager emphasized a desire for someone who is organized and takes initiative, can provide timely and accurate data with a positive attitude. You will find Owens to have a strong and established operations team with good process but still looking to improve. This plant in particular is very successful and is the gem of the division.
Your Team
You will manage a team of 5 including a Financial Analyst, a Buyer, a Receiving Coordinator, and a Production Supervisor.
The Culture
Owens Corning is known for their strong culture. You will find an environment marked with long tenure of professionals who enjoy working together and strive together to reach the plant's goals. This plant in particular is very successful and is the gem of the division.
Systems & ERP
Owens Corning runs SAP. Strong skills in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are also expected.
The Benefits
• 68 Consecutive years as a Fortune 500® Company • $9.7 Billion in 2023 Sales Revenue • Presence in 31 Countries with 25,000 employees • Placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 14th consecutive year • Ranked in the top 10 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the past six years • Health and Wellness Opportunities • Adoption and Family Assistance — OC is committed to helping employees in their endeavor to build a family, including financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) — U.S. employees can purchase Owens Corning stock at a 15% discount every six months • Parental Leave — Four weeks of paid time off for all new parents, including both mothers and fathers at the time of birth or adoption of a child • A rebate program that allows employees to receive a rebate of up to $2,000 every four years for purchases of OC's wide range of products for new construction or home improvement
The Location
Jackson, TN is a smaller town about an hour and a half outside of Memphis, TN. This is a very attractive location for those with families — it's a lower cost of living area with no state income tax. For more on the local area: https://movetojacksontn.com/
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