Controller Plant

The Plant Controller will be a key member of our New Jersey Management Team and responsible for providing financial support to the Operations Management Team. The Team is charged with continuously improving Operational Efficiency and achieving our service level targets to our Customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Cost Management and Support Monitor, track and report on key Operations areas, such as: Unplanned Downtime Scrap Machine Efficiency Labor Utilization Material Utilization Plant Spending and proactively identify improvement opportunities. Implement cost control and cost reduction initiatives Provide financial guidance and support in creation of Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and ensure accuracy of financial justification and payback. Also ensure all project alternatives are considered. Manage and control CAR projects and spending in SAP Monitor inventory levels and ensure they are maintained within the target range Ensure compliance with Sabert Operating Authority/Approval matrix Ensure Appropriate Internal Control Environment Overall responsibility for accuracy of BOMs and routings and accurate standard costs in SAP Support Sabert NA/Corporate purchasing initiatives to drive cost savings in New Jersey Materials Management and Reporting Daily monitoring of issuance of raw materials and packaging to ensure accurate work order information Daily monitoring of actual resin blends compared to expected blends Budgeting and Financial Reporting Facilitate, coordinate and execute the process for annual budgeting and periodic forecasts, and ensure they are completed in a timely manner and with the appropriate level of detail/accuracy Prepare monthly financial statements and department/cost center reports Provide cost and variance analysis, identifying negative trends and recommending corrective actions Prepare daily flash report of key financial information Other: Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent knowledge of GAAP Strong cost accounting and knowledge of plant operations Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities; strong organizational skills Capable of working at a detailed level; hands-on Operates with a sense of urgency; ability to manage to deadlines Excellent written and verbal skills Expert user of PC technology, including reporting tools Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working at all levels of the organization from the plant floor to senior management Ability to work and thrive in a high growth environment Required Education & Experience: A degree in accounting or finance. CPA is a plus. A minimum of 7 or more years of progressively responsible experience working in a manufacturing environment Strong cost accounting knowledge and experience Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems What makes Sabert a great place to work: Pay, benefits and more. Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here. Learn More About Sabert: We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining. Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission. We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilitie…

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