Top 4 Production controller Jobs in Kentucky

Manufacturing Controller
Goodwin Recruiting —Louisville, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) matching
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Plant Controller
FERRERO —Florence, KY
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Online Application
- Finance
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Plant Controller
J&J Snack Foods —Paducah, KY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- GAAP
Plant Controller
Kitchen Food Company —Hopkinsville, KY
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Holley Performance Brands —Bowling Green, KY
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Manufacturing Controller

Goodwin Recruiting -
Louisville, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Cost accounting analysis
Financial close processing
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Manufacturing budget management
Budget forecasting
Manufacturing facility experience
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
Job order costing
Accounting experience within manufacturing industry
GAAP
Cost reduction analysis
Closing the books
Cost estimate preparation
Financial forecasting analysis
Manufacturing company experience
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

A growing manufacturing group with a portfolio of privately held companies is looking for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader.

This is a highly visible role. You’ll partner with business leaders across multiple companies that build large-scale industrial equipment.

You’ll help improve profitability, strengthen financial processes, and support better business decisions. If you enjoy working with operations instead of sitting behind a desk all day, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Manufacturing Controller Benefits & Compensation

Competitive base salary
Relocation assistance available
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match
Work across both established and growing manufacturing companies
Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
Opportunity to influence pricing, profitability, and long-term business strategy
Excellent long-term growth potential

Manufacturing Controller Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Hands-on manufacturing finance experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting
Experience with long production cycles and WIP accounting
Knowledge of manufacturing costing, job costing, inventory, and financial reporting
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and P&L reporting
Ability to identify cost savings and improve profitability
Strong communication skills with both executives and operations teams
Previous experience as a Manufacturing Controller, Plant Controller, Division Controller, Corporate Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leader

Manufacturing Controller Preferred Background & Skills

Manufacturing of large industrial or engineered products
Heavy equipment, process equipment, dryers, asphalt plants, or similar industries
Experience supporting multiple facilities or business units
Background in project-based manufacturing and complex WIP accounting
Experience working with operations, engineering, purchasing, production, and sales
ERP experience
Comfortable working in privately held or entrepreneurial companies
Enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor learning the business

Manufacturing Controller Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, margins, and product pricing
Maintain accurate WIP, inventory, and cost accounting
Review manufacturing variances and recommend improvements
Build budgets, forecasts, dashboards, and financial reports
Prepare cost estimates for new products and projects
Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational performance
Partner with production, engineering, purchasing, operations, and leadership
Strengthen financial processes, internal controls, and reporting
Support audits and ensure compliance
Help leaders understand financial performance and make better business decisions

If you’re a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys solving problems, partnering with operations, and helping companies grow, we’d love to speak with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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