What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at OWENS CORNING?
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the Tallmadge Plant. This position will be accountable for driving results to the segment manufacturing financial leader. The Plant Controller will be responsible for maintaining a control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes Oxley.
The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management. This individual will also be responsible for leadership of non-financial plant administrative processes such as sourcing, materials/production planning, IT, and security.
Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.
Reports to: Plant Leader
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities
- Ensures a culture which enables a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
- Shows passion and caring for our people, and leads from a place of safety
- Important part and mentor of the PIV safety program as Warehouse Leader
- Ensuring a safe, clean environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is the first priority
Operations Planning and Plant Processes
- Participates in the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate and Division strategic objectives
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized
Financial and Operational Controls
- Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
- Drives a robust representation letter process that provides assurance and visibility to a sound internal control environment
- Leads the Continuous sign-off process to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented
Reporting & Analysis
- Leads financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections to Plant Leader
- Monitors the plant’s monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
- Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast with the Plant Leader as well as holding leadership accountable to plant budget.
- Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
Driving plant profitability
- Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized.
- Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
- Provides investment analysis
- Assists in contract evaluation and negotiation
- Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics
Cross-functional leadership and team contribution
- Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division, or corporate objectives
- Supports plant events and leads/participates on teams in plant (Leads TPM Office Pillar, participates on other TPM Pillar teams, Safety Committee, Emergency Response, Threat Management, Wellness teams, etc. as appropriate.
- Shares best practices across division, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes.
- Aligns teams and resources in order to solve problems and drive results
- Provides support to team members at plant, segment, and corporate level
Talent Management
- Creates an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation systems, and utilization of people
- Leads the sourcing and warehousing teams at the Tallmadge plant to drive excellence in service metrics as well as efficient plant buying and strategic sourcing capabilities. All in proper adherence with internal controls.
- Performance management with WHS and Sourcing teams as well as year-end merit review process. Front line leader engagement and development with specific goals – Buyer, Receiver, Sr. WHS Group Leader, WHS Group Leader.
- Acts as a resource to the non-financial leaders of the business providing education and training on the key principles of Finance
- Invests in the growth and development of their direct reports and other identified talent in the organization
- Ensures development plans are in place for key roles
Leadership for the oversight and accountability of plant security
- Ensures the delegation and successful completion of site security functions, included but not limited to: Managing/implementing OC Security Standards, quarterly assessment of security equipment, security capital project management, incident investigation coordination (contact for local authorities, communication with WHQ), talent management of security guards, site contact for security badges, audits and visits, and monitor completion of WHQ required training.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline a must. MBA, CMA, CPA preferred.
- Operating in a range of economic conditions, i.e. expansion, contraction, stable economic conditions—forecasting, scenario planning, risk analysis and contingency development.
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles—understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Providing leadership to organizations within a manufacturing operation(s)—leading operations planning, savings, forecasting and investment analysis
- Delivering continuous improvement.
- Participating in the development of strategic plans.
- Negotiating, developing and evaluating customer and supplier contracts
- Attracting, developing and retaining outstanding talent—growing talent and succession planning.
- Demonstrated high growth in previous experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate in simple, impacting terms
- Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs—effectively develops business cases and enroll leaders at all levels in taking appropriate action.
- Demonstrated ability to develop an intimate knowledge of customers, competition, and the market and uses this knowledge to drive customer and product profitability decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions.
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About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses – Composites, Insulation, and Roofing – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2022 sales of $9.8 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
Parking , Long Term Disability, Professional Development, Paid sick days, Life Insurance, Employee Referral Program, Merchandise Discounts, Medical, Dental and Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Military Leave, Vacation/paid time off, Employee Events, Maternity/Paternity Paid Leave, 401K, Performance bonus, Retirement / Pension Plans, Stock Options
About the Company:
OWENS CORNING
For 80 years, we've been a leader in insulation, roofing, and composites. And our global presence, with 20,000 people in 33 countries, helps us keep a pulse on the needs of customers around the world.
Our commitment to market-leading products and innovations has kept our Company on the Fortune 500® list for 64 consecutive years.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Manufacturing - Other
Founded:
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Website:
http://jobs.owenscorningcareers.com
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