Facility Controller (Project Management)

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Facility Controller is instrumental in ensuring seamless coordination between production activities and financial oversight, driving efficiencies and optimizing resources. The Facility Controller will meticulously monitor yield metrics, track capital expenditures, analyze manufacturing expenses, oversee MRO / Production inventory and stock management processes, local procurement business processes and quality opportunity costs (e.g. cream, DLP, regrade). Additionally, the role involves supporting the preparation of monthly business reviews, offering insightful data-driven contributions to strategic decision-making processes. This position will be based in Fond du Lac, WI and will have day trips to Adell, WI and Monroe, WI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and analyze yield performance metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Generate regular reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
• Track capital expenditures against budgets and forecasts, providing detailed analysis on variances and recommending corrective actions as needed
• Analyze manufacturing expenses, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and identifying opportunities for cost optimization
• Observe production processes to implement efficiencies, such as the CI driver uptime and Quality outputs
• Conduct thorough reviews of inventory adjustments and discrepancies, investigating root causes and implementing corrective measure to maintain inventory accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive monthly business review decks, synthesizing key performance indicators, financial metrics, and operational insights
• Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts, collaborating with warehouse and production teams to reconcile inventory records and address
• Oversee and manager the P & L for the Fond du Lac, Monroe, and Adell facilities
• Partner with Plant Leadership at each of the facilities:
  • Understand and provide backup coverage for work order booking process and provide process improvement suggestions
  • Understand supplier mass balance, receiving, and setting process
  • Understand coding of invoices for payment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a production analyst, financial analyst, or in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis, including experience with financial modeling, variance analysis and budgeting
• Expertise in ERP systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory management principles, and manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred.

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