Plant Accounting Manager manages all financial control and accounting activities of a plant including general and cost accounting, payables/receivables and payroll. Ensures the plant's financial control processes and systems comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and provide required information. Being a Plant Accounting Manager monitors plant operation results against operating plans and direct the preparation of financial, production output, and other reports used to measure and control plant activities and costs. Leads the plant financial and capital budgeting process. Additionally, Plant Accounting Manager recommends and implements programs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs. May require a CPA. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Plant Accounting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Plant Accounting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Signode is a leading transit-packaging provider with a proud tradition of offering a range of innovative and effective products and solutions to our customers globally.
With over $2B in revenue, 80 manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.
• We offer a competitive salary with a range of $100,000 - $125,000 based on experience and skill set.
• This position is eligible to participate in the Signode annual bonus program with a target of 15% of base salary
• A variety of benefits are also available, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, as well as Signode’s 401(k) program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
Ensures safety and environmental guidelines are complete and compliance is enforced.
Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the plant by directing and managing all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities
Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner
Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs and downtime through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
Ensure attainment of business objectives and production schedules that meet or exceed our company's customer expectations
Maintain productivity levels through effective monitoring of staffing levels and financial requirements. - Develop and control profits plans and budget
Manage spending against budget in relations to changes in production volume
Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employee's positive involvement with opportunity for input and action
Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives - Provide direction, development and leadership to the entire manufacturing team.
Manage a multiple shift operation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Manufacturing
7 – 10 years of progressive plant/manufacturing management experience
Thorough knowledge of all plant operating processes and equipment, purchasing procedures, safety procedures, governmental regulations and company policies.
Experience in selecting, defining roles, leading/mentoring/motivating a team
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills along with working knowledge of MS Office
Must be available to respond to emergency situations as needed