<p>Our client is looking for a skilled Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate cost accounting within their manufacturing facility in Jackson, Michigan. In this role, you will play a crucial part in analyzing financial data, managing budgets, and providing insights to support business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Starting Salary: Up to $160,000 + bonus</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee all aspects of manufacturing cost accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Perform detailed analysis of standard costs, identifying variances and providing actionable insights to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, presenting findings to management for strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate operational budgets, providing recommendations to optimize expenses.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and improve financial performance.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies in all financial activities.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial reporting systems to streamline data management and analysis.</p><p>• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, encouraging attention to detail and ensuring high-quality work.</p><p>• Assist in forecasting and financial planning to support long-term business goals.</p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Plant Controller to join our team in Wayne, Michigan. In this role, you will provide essential financial leadership and analysis to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives at the plant level. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial management, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, offering insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br>• Analyze plant financial performance, develop key performance indicators, and provide variance explanations against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.<br>• Manage plant accounting functions, including month-end close processes, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and reconciliations.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Oversee the preparation of tax-related schedules and filings, including federal and state taxes, property taxes, and other local levies.<br>• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with operations to align financial plans with production goals.<br>• Monitor cost control measures, analyze variances, and provide detailed insights to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.<br>• Support decision-making processes by conducting make-versus-buy analyses, pricing evaluations, and margin assessments.<br>• Participate in operational reviews and management meetings to ensure alignment of financial and operational objectives.<br>• Supervise and mentor the plant finance and accounting team, driving a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Logistics to lead and optimize our transportation and distribution strategies. This role is critical in ensuring seamless coordination across domestic and international logistics operations - driving efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence. Based in Plymouth, Michigan.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Strategic Logistics Leadership</p><p>-Partner with senior leadership to align logistics operations with sourcing, inventory, and commercial strategies.</p><p>-Lead the design and execution of a national logistics strategy covering imports, domestic freight, private fleet operations, and branch distribution.</p><p>-Ensure logistics initiatives directly support enterprise-level objectives related to growth, cost management, and service performance.</p><p>-Champion the insourcing of freight management and increased operational control.</p><p>-Establish a national transportation governance framework, including KPIs, financial visibility, and accountability standards.</p><p>-Provide executive leadership with data-driven insights to support operational and capital investment decisions.</p><p>Transportation & Fleet Management</p><p>-Direct all transportation modes including ocean imports, drayage, LTL, truckload, parcel, and private fleet operations.</p><p>-Optimize fleet utilization, routing efficiency, mode selection, last-mile delivery performance, and driver productivity.</p><p>-Leverage telematics, routing, and safety technologies to enhance performance and compliance.</p><p>-Lead the selection and implementation of a TMS to improve visibility, cost control, and execution.</p><p>-Oversee carrier strategy, contract negotiations, routing guides, and performance management.</p><p>-Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, and safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture.</p><p>Domestic & International Freight Operations</p><p>-Collaborate with purchasing, sales, and product teams to develop a best-in-class inbound freight strategy.</p><p>-Manage international container flow, port operations, drayage, and cross-dock execution.</p><p>-Oversee domestic freight movements between ports, distribution hubs, and branch locations.</p><p>-Drive continuous improvement in lead times, freight cost structures, and vendor compliance.</p><p>Network & Distribution Optimization</p><p>-Partner with distribution center and branch leadership to balance service levels, cost, and inventory placement.</p><p>-Evaluate and redesign network flows to support market expansion, acquisitions, and evolving delivery expectations.</p><p>-Improve last-mile delivery and customer experience through tighter integration of transportation and warehouse operations.</p><p>Systems & Process Optimization</p><p>-Oversee integration/optimization of ERP, TMS, and telematics platforms to enable end-to-end visibility.</p><p>-Develop dashboards and analytics to track freight spend, productivity, and logistics KPIs.</p><p>-Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency.</p><p>Leadership & Talent Development</p><p>-Build and lead a national logistics organization spanning transportation, fleet operations, and logistics planning.</p><p>-Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.</p><p>-Support workforce planning, talent development, and organizational alignment during periods of growth and change.</p>
