Top 11 Production controller Jobs in Illinois

Plant Controller - Manufacturing (Franklin Park, IL)
ProAmpac —Franklin Park, IL
- $0 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
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NuFarm —Chicago Hts, IL
- $95,200 - $135,000 a year
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Cost Controller / Plant Controller
Voestalpine AG —Decatur, IL
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
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- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Plant Controller
Biourja Renewables LLC —Peoria, IL
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Inventory management
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Cost Controller / Plant Controller
VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC —Decatur, IL
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
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Plant Controller
WinCup —West Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Plant Controller - Ice Cream
Dairy Farmers of America —Belvidere, IL
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
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Assistant Plant Controller
Gotion, Inc. —Manteno, IL
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
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Plant Controller - Manufacturing (Franklin Park, IL)

ProAmpac -
Franklin Park, IL

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$0 a year

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Accounting systems
Microsoft Excel
Manufacturing facility experience
Accounting experience within manufacturing industry

Full Job Description

Plant Controller (Manufacturing)
On-Site Manufacturing Finance Leadership (Franklin Park, IL)
ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to serve as the financial leader and strategic business partner for a large-scale manufacturing operation exceeding $100M in annual revenue.
This role is ideal for a manufacturing finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment and enjoys partnering directly with operations leadership to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The Plant Controller will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, cost accounting, inventory accuracy, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis while helping guide business decisions that impact plant performance and profitability.
This is an on-site leadership role embedded within plant operations.

What You'll Do
• Serve as the financial leader and trusted business partner to plant leadership
• Lead all plant accounting activities including:
• Cost accounting
• Inventory controls
• Variance analysis
• Accruals
• BOM accuracy
• Forecasting and financial reporting
• Analyze monthly financial results and provide actionable operational insights
• Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve financial and operational performance
• Lead annual operating plans (AOP), forecasting, and strategic planning activities
• Monitor labor, material, overhead, freight, inventory, and manufacturing cost drivers
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory reporting and physical inventory processes
• Perform cost audits and investigate manufacturing variances and inventory adjustments
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate financial standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial analysis and operational partnership

What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-10 years of manufacturing finance experience with strong plant accounting exposure
• Prior experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Manager, or manufacturing finance leader preferred
• Strong expertise in:
• Cost accounting
• Manufacturing reporting
• Variance analysis
• Inventory management
• Forecasting and budgeting
• ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence across operations and finance

Key Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Financial and operational business acumen
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Ethical leadership and accountability
• Process discipline and organizational effectiveness
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Collaborative leadership style with a hands-on approach

Why ProAmpac?
ProAmpac continues to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and strategic investment across the packaging manufacturing industry. We are looking for finance leaders who want to be embedded in the business, influence decision-making, and make a measurable operational impact.
If you enjoy partnering with manufacturing leaders, analyzing business performance, and helping drive operational success, we encourage you to apply.

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