Plant Controller - Southport, NC

Location: Southport

Job Description Plant Controller - Southport, NC

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join ADM as a Plant Controller for our Southport Operations in Southport, NC. The role will serve as the primary link between Operations and Finance in ADM’s Citric Acid production facility. It offers the opportunity to work in a fast paced environment partnering and collaborating across Operations, Accounting, Procurement, Performance Management, and Finance.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated finance leader who will be deeply embedded in plant operations to drive improvements through actionable insights, working capital optimization, and disciplined execution. The position will report to the Finance Director - E2E Operations & Supply Chain and be physically based in the Southport plant.

Job Requirements Proven ability to influence actions across diverse stakeholders in a demanding environment

Use data driven insights and financial acumen to provide clear expectations and to give feedback, both positive and constructive

Robust analytical abilities, initiative and problem-solving skills

Ability to anticipate and mitigate material risks to operations and plan delivery

Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization

Experience in and drive toward continuous improvement based in strong process discipline

Proven leadership in inventory control and plant financial management

Strong cost accounting expertise in high volume, continuous process manufacturing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite7-10+ years of relevant prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar course of study

Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems a plus

Job Responsibilities Own and proactively oversee framework for all controls and processes impacting financial results; govern timely compliance with policies; review impact of outputs in light of overall operational view and pressure test key results for accuracy

Own full site financial performance; serve as key finance voice in daily/weekly/monthly plant performance reviews

Lead monthly close, forecasting and variance analysis with strong operational storytelling around key drivers including identification of risks/opportunities and actions to mitigate/ harvest

Explain Slow Time/Down Time and impact to OEEProvide actionable insights to plant management through analysis of manufacturing costs and variances, implement and track strategies to optimize financial performance and to improve cost efficiency; model financial impacts to support decision making

Analyze and explain drivers of:  Yield and recovery variance,  grind impacts, energy and chemical consumption, upset loss and downtime cost Review plant costs and allocations across finished products to ensure costs are accurately reflected

Lead inventory governance across raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and coproducts.

Drive improvements in processes addressing “pain points” including usage/intensity tracking, cycle counts and physical inventory, and book to physical reconciliation

Partner with key stakeholders to optimize railcar utilization/availability, spare parts management, and storage constraints

Lead financial evaluation of capital projects including ROI, payback, and risk Support Plant Engineering and Department Supervisors on the purchasing process, making sure the PO and Receiving Processes are executed properly.  Monitor goods received not invoiced (“GRNI”)Ensure timely capitalization of projects and write offs of abandonments in accordance with ADM policy

Develop performance metrics and strategies for continuous improvement of Supply Chain activities.

Lead/Foster a culture of continuous…