Plant Controller at Vaco, LLC

Plant Controller – Holton, KS

Position Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join us as Plant Controller at our Holton production facility
This position will play a key role within the Holton leadership team, which is committed to member development, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement
A successful candidate will be poised to act as the copilot to the Plant Director, leveraging their financial and analytical expertise and leadership skills in setting strategic direction, identifying financial opportunities, and leading key improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:Provide thought leadership and insight on achievement of plant key performance metrics with a strong focus on cost reduction and improved operating efficiencies
Build Relationships at all levels of the plant including Core Team, Team Leaders, & Floor Members; Earn a seat at the table for both formal and informal meetings
Take a hands-on approach to the business of making sausage, understanding all aspects of plant operations and drivers of our success
Turn data into insight, leveraging our data-rich environment to shine a light on areas of opportunity
Turn insight into action, leveraging relationships and influence with operational partners to create positive change
Bring numbers to life using clear & concise dashboards, translating operational metrics and financial numbers to a message, relating the message to themes people relate to and understand easily
Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and annual operating plan process for the Holton facility, linking operational metrics to financial outcomes
Coordinate efforts with those of the central cost accounting team
Deliver for Results; take a leadership role in ensuring that the facility cost per unit meets expectations for the current and future years, course correcting where needed
Guide the Commercial teams in developing meaningful and reliable product cost estimates for new products by leveraging operational expertise from project team members
Critically evaluate new business opportunities; Participate and provide insight for proposed capital (IRR, cost savings, post-mortems) & cost reduction initiatives
Drive the development of procedures and controls that ensure meaningful and reliable product costs and accurate inventories
Coach and develop direct reports

Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
CMA, CPA, and / or MBA preferred

Experience:Six or more (6+) years of accounting and finance experience required, including management experience
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations and product costing
Proactive self-starter with excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Extensive practical systems knowledge (SAP preferred)
Demonstrated Project and Change Management abilities

Skills:Demonstrated track record of strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced business
Natural curiosity and ability to understand manufacturing process flow and the financial implications of operational performance and process changes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships, influence and instill confidence and trust
Understanding of internal controls and ability to implement proper controls within the plant environment to protect assets and the integrity of data

Location: Holton, KS

Member Status: Full Time, Salaried

Travel: Not a ton, less than 10% of your time

Benefits:
Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing
Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance
Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!

About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage
Today, we are 3,000 Members strong
We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries
We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally


We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment
M/F/Vet/Disability

We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal


By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies


California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here

Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.