Plant Controller at Kelly Services
Job Description
Job Description
Plant Controller – Madison Heights, MI (Onsite with 1 Day Remote Flexibility)
Salary: $135,000–$150,000 + Bonus
We’re looking for a Plant Controller to join a growing consumer packaged goods organization in Madison Heights, MI. This is a direct hire, permanent role offering strong visibility and impact within an organization that’s investing heavily in expansion, innovation, and operational excellence. As the key business partner to Plant Operations and Manufacturing Leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, cost control, and strategic decision support across the plant.
What You’ll Do
Partner closely with the Plant Director and Manufacturing Leadership (Engineering, Quality, Safety, Logistics) to deliver actionable financial insights
Lead Operations Finance for a major manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate and efficient cost control
Develop and maintain standard costing models and allocation methods
Analyze production, cycle count, and inventory variances, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
Provide cost modeling and analysis for new products, capital projects, and growth initiatives
Support the S&OP process, assessing financial impacts of business decisions
Drive forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities, including accruals and variance analysis
Track and report key KPIs such as throughput, yield, scrap, and labor efficiency
Deliver monthly operations performance reports and insights to plant leadership
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
7–10+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or FP&A
Manufacturing experience is required (CPG or Food industry a plus)
Experience with SAP is required
Strong accounting, reporting, and financial analysis skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, and financial modeling
Excellent communication, collaboration, and business partnering skills
Why You’ll Love It Here
Competitive base salary ($140K–$150K) + bonus
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Opportunity to make a high-impact contribution in a rapidly growing organization
Supportive, collaborative team culture
If you’re a hands-on finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations and helping drive business growth, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-visibility, high-impact role.
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