Top 3 Plant controller manufacturing Jobs in Madelia Mn

Plant Controller - Manufacturing
Yewser —Mankato, MN
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- Analysis skills
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Smithfield Foods —Saint James, MN
- $105,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Relocation assistance
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Senneca Holding —Mankato, MN
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- CPA
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Plant Controller - Manufacturing
Yewser —Mankato, MN
Act as a finance partner to plant leadership, engineering, and supply chain. Lead month-end close related to manufacturing costs and plant operations.
$140,000 - $165,000 a year
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Smithfield Foods —Saint James, MN
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical…
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Plant Controller - Manufacturing

Yewser
Mankato, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $165,000 a year

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Cost accounting analysis
Financial close processing
Operational analysis
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Performance improvement leadership
Standard costing
Microsoft Excel
Valuation analysis
Oracle
Production data analysis
Pricing analysis
Process improvement standards implementation
SAP
Cycle counting inventory management
Manufacturing budget management
ROI
Manufacturing facility experience
Analysis skills
Business intelligence tools
Accounting experience within manufacturing industry
Investment appraisal analysis
Financial workflow efficiency improvements
Epicor ERP
Mentoring
Financial strategy recommendations
Cost analysis report preparation
Closing the books
Variance analysis reporting
Financial performance measurement

Full Job Description

Manufacturing Controller
Mankato, MN (On-site)

We are working with a well-established, vertically integrated manufacturer in the Mankato area seeking a Manufacturing Controller to support multiple production facilities and partner closely with plant leadership.

This is a highly visible role focused on cost accounting, inventory control, and operational finance , with direct exposure to leadership and the opportunity to influence plant performance and decision-making.

About the Opportunity

Established manufacturing business with decades of operating history
Recently backed by a long-term ownership group focused on operational improvement and growth
Multi-site manufacturing environment with a mix of production, inventory, and seasonal demand complexity
Opportunity to play a key role in improving cost visibility, processes, and overall financial performance

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

Own and improve standard costing across materials, labor, and overhead
Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and partner with operations to drive improvements
Support pricing, product costing, and make/buy decisions

Inventory & Production

Oversee inventory valuation (raw, WIP, finished goods)
Lead physical inventories, cycle counts, and reconciliations
Monitor scrap, obsolescence, and inventory reserves

Financial Reporting & Close

Lead month-end close related to manufacturing costs and plant operations
Ensure consistency and accuracy in cost accounting practices
Prepare manufacturing KPIs and cost performance reporting for leadership

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead plant-level budgeting and forecasting
Analyze production volumes, capacity utilization, and cost behavior
Support capital investments and ROI analysis

Operations Partnership

Act as a finance partner to plant leadership, engineering, and supply chain
Support continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and efficiency projects
Help standardize processes across locations

Leadership & Systems

Support and mentor inventory/cost accounting staff
Improve ERP accuracy related to BOMs, routings, and production reporting
Drive process improvements across manufacturing finance

What We’re Looking For

Experience

7+ years of manufacturing finance / cost accounting experience
Experience supporting multi-site or complex manufacturing environments

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of standard costing, absorption costing, and variance analysis
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Epicor, etc.)
Advanced Excel (BI tools a plus)

Profile

Comfortable working on-site in a plant environment
Strong communicator who can partner with operations
Able to translate financial data into actionable insights
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive

Why This Role

High visibility with leadership
Real impact on plant performance and decision-making
Opportunity to help build and improve processes in a growing manufacturing platform
Balanced role across accounting, cost, and operations

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