Business Process Optimization Director jobs in Saginaw, MI

This job is located on Hemlock, MI

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

High level summary of job

The Business Process Steward (BPS) for Finance and Product Costing assists in defining end to end work process and system solutions, executing against strategy, utilizing design principles through collaboration with peers and business and functional stakeholders. Ensures adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements and provides ongoing training, support, and design enhancements for the business. Works under the functional guidance of the Business Process Leader, is a member of a team of Business Process Stewards and Owners. Collaborates with other Business Process Stewards and Owners as well as teammates within IT. Acts as subject matter expert responsible for providing deep functional and SAP user expertise for work processes, applications, data, and products aligned within Finance. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within job discipline.

Essential functions of the job

• Leads the process mapping and documentation of all finance-related cost flows including the integrations with other business processes such as OTC, PTP, SCM, PM, as well as associated SAP modules.
• Design, develop and implement business processes to improve upon product costing methodologies and inventory accuracy.
• Implement functional configuration improvements as it relates to the design/business process of FICO related workflows within S/4
• Coordinate with cross-functional team to develop business process requirements and simplify BOM and material requirements for cost transparency.
• Oversee maintenance and integrity of financial master data.
• Improve accuracy and integrity of financial data within ERP system through analysis, projects, and reporting.
• Support initiatives and best practices for business process improvements, data and information stewardship and governance.
• Facilitates training, mentoring and knowledge transfer across Finance and operations.
• Partner with the functions to implement automated solutions/improvements to existing processes and reduce manual work.
• Serve as the Data Steward/SME as part of overall Data Governance Program.
• Review and authorize SAP security roles for users while adhering to Controls and meeting Segregation of Duty requirements.
• Provide first line support for users on break/fix issues and work with SAP AMS/IT resources to resolve.
• Understands the implications of business process transactions and associated financial-related impacts to our business.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the Functional Representative on projects related to Finance to ensure process adherence and/or lead defining the requirements.
• Participate and partner with operations to improve inventory control, cycle count program, and inventory transactions for production and work order processing.
• Assist with interim and year-end audits

Skills

• Sound understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of business process and associated applications

Behaviors

• Trusted and respected as a “go to” person for respective area
• Comfortable, experienced, and accomplished at training end users and interacting with leaders
• Highly collaborative with leaders and other Business Process Stewards/Owners/Leader
• Practical in approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Fosters strong team collaboration.
• Self-starter
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Work Experience

• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with heavy focus on cost accounting.
• 7 or more years of SAP experience.

Hiring Manager: Lacey Cameron

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com