Plant Controller

Plant Controller – Manufacturing. Maxton, NC

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Why Join Silgan?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Virtual healthcare through telemedicine

• Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance

• 401k with 6% employer match

• 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

• Tuition assistance and professional development programs

• Full-time, on-site role located in Maxton, North Carolina

• Compensation will be discussed transparently early in the interview process to ensure alignment

What You Will Do:

• Manage plant accounting processes

• Prepare monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and planning

• Maintain standard costs and bills of materials

• Oversee physical inventory, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP

• Review labor, materials, overhead, distribution costs, and inventory variances

• Participate in daily and weekly cross-functional production meetings

• Support internal control enhancements and asset protection

• Supervise front office administrative activities

What You Bring:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• 5 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of GAAP

• Experience with ERP systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of standard cost systems

• Experience verifying production processes and performing plant walkthroughs

Location

• Maxton, North Carolina

• Full-Time. Exempt. On-site

Why Silgan Containers?
Silgan Containers is North America’s leading metal food packaging manufacturer. The company supports sustainability through recycled materials, renewable energy initiatives, and modern manufacturing processes. Silgan provides long-term career paths across its nationwide network of manufacturing facilities.

How to Apply. 
Apply today to be considered for the Plant Controller – Maxton, NC position and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.