Manufacturing Controller

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Department: Production

Location: Chicago, IL

Position: Manufacturing Controller

Posted: 1/21/2026

Job : 62665

Job Category: Production

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 9 months

Shift: 1

Remaining Positions: 1

You will lead the production operations in the plant and deliver key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale. You will ensure the manufacturing strategy is implemented effectively and strive to build a high-performing organization.

The Business Unit Controller is responsible for providing financial and strategic support for the supply chain in an end-to-end process, aiming to deliver the best conversion cost of the network and guarantee compliance with internal control policies and regulatory procedures.

How you will contribute:

• Manage change/ transformation among operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future line-centric organization and roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6-star model) to progress into self-sufficient teams. Role models values and principles through coaching, mentoring and development of the team.
• Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals; coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPIs.
• Lead and be accountable for establishing strong governance to review, control operational performance and continuous improvement, embedding a zero-loss mindset to deliver best-in-class results. Drive the operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems.
• Support all manufacturing standards, governance, and compliance requirements (e.g., Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of Conduct, Policies & Principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms). Ensure understanding and regular monitoring for effective implementation.
• Lead and be accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the manufacturing team; attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels. Partner with multi-functional peers internally & externally to achieve objectives, goals and KPIs.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in CPG with experience in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, Lean, and 6-sigma tools
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Strong analytics, problem solving and team-building abilities
• Engineer with strong financial and business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing

Salary ranges vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without a phone conversation. Those conversations will describe the job and the process including interviews and offers.

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises worldwide. Our presence includes the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with more than four hundred clients across multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM Level 5 company.

Pay Range: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

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