Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join a manufacturing operation in South Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will serve as a key financial leader for the site, guiding cost performance, supporting margin improvement, and providing practical insight that helps shape operational and pricing decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong plant-level finance experience, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in an on-site environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the plant's financial activities by monitoring spending, evaluating performance against budget, and highlighting areas that require corrective action.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to deliver financial insight that supports business decisions, including pricing strategy and profitability improvement.
• Analyze product margins and assess the financial impact of tariffs, cost shifts, and other market factors affecting plant performance.
• Oversee site-level financial reporting, forecasting, and budget planning to ensure accurate and timely visibility into results.
• Provide leadership and direction to finance-related plant activities while promoting accountability and sound decision-making across the operation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders to strengthen cost controls and improve financial discipline throughout the facility.
• Support on-site business operations with a strong presence at the plant, particularly during the initial onboarding period and transition into the role.
• Utilize SAP and related manufacturing finance tools to manage reporting, documentation, and operational financial processes.