Plant Controller

As the Plant Controller, you will be part of the Operations Finance Team. You will support the Sylmar Aerospace plant and will be a critical member of the plant leadership team, contributing to and leading performance improvement projects at the facility. You will ensure alignment, engagement, and progress toward clearly defined project goals and deliverables.

You will report to the Aerospace Transparencies Controller. This position could be either onsite at the Sylmar Plant or in the PPG General Office in Pittsburgh. Travel 2-4 times per year depending on where the position is located.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000, with the possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in plant meetings to provide insight on results, collect information and challenge performance
• Improve productivity through analytics and projects including scrap, productivity, capacity use and addressing bottle necks
• You will work with Operations Accounting to provide variance analysis and full understanding of plant level results
• Complete month end closing activities such as calculation or approval of journal entries, review of account balances and explanation and presentation of results to finance
• You will work with the plant leadership team to develop and execute a strategic roadmap for capital spending; ensure most critical projects are completed on time, on budget and are embedded in plans
• Conduct post-completion analysis of critical investments to ensure key deliverables are being met
• Support Operations Accounting and Plant Operations team as the on-site liaison to optimize inventory
• Ensure inventory accuracy and improve around excess and obsolete inventory and scrap

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 6+ years of experience prior cost accounting or manufacturing financial support experience required
• EPR experience required- QAD, Oracle or SAP experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

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Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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