Plant Controller

Archer-Daniels-Midland View all jobs

  • Canada
  • $95,000-136,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
FunctionOtherJob DescriptionPlant Controller - Windsor, Ontario
Help Us Shape the Future of Nutrition
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried (1 Vacancy Available)
Compensation : $95,000 - $136,000
Department: Finance - Ag Services & OilseedsAbout the Role
We are seeking a Plant Controller to join our Ag Services & Oilseeds team at our Windsor, Ontario facility. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as the primary financial partner to plant operations in one of ADM's key oilseed processing facilities.
In this role, you will act as the critical link between Operations and Finance, partnering across Operations, Accounting, Procurement, Performance Management, and Finance to drive financial performance and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be deeply embedded within plant operations, providing actionable insights, optimizing working capital, and ensuring disciplined financial execution.What You'll Do
  • Own full-site financial performance and serve as the key finance voice in daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reviews
  • Lead monthly close processes, forecasting, and variance analysis with clear operational storytelling around key financial drivers
  • Provide financial insight into plant management through detailed analysis of manufacturing costs and variances
  • Identify risks and opportunities impacting operational performance and develop mitigation strategies
  • Analyze and explain drivers including yield, energy and chemical consumption, upset loss, downtime cost, and operational efficiency metrics such as OEE
  • Review plant costs and allocations across finished products to ensure accuracy and transparency
  • Lead inventory governance across raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and coproducts
  • Improve processes addressing operational pain points including usage tracking, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation
  • Partner with stakeholders to optimize railcar utilization, spare parts management, and storage capacity
  • Lead financial evaluation of capital projects including ROI, payback, and risk analysis
  • Support plant engineering and department supervisors in the purchasing process and ensure proper execution of PO and receiving processes while monitoring GRNI
  • Ensure timely capitalization of projects and appropriate write-offs of abandonments in accordance with ADM policies
  • Develop performance metrics and strategies for continuous improvement of supply chain activities
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving within the plant leadership team
  • Support financial reporting through Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and assist with internal and external audit processes
What You Bring
  • Strong ability to influence operational decisions using data-driven insights and financial expertise
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven leadership in inventory control and plant financial management
  • Strong cost accounting knowledge within high-volume, continuous process manufacturing environments
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organization
  • A proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 7-10+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems is considered an asset
What's in It for You
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Competitive retirement savings plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • The opportunity to contribute to ADM's global mission of nourishing the world
Other Requirements
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Commitment to ADM's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Relocation assistance may be considered based on candidate qualifications
,Ref ID#LI-CF1About ADMAt ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawBenefits and PerksEnriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:
  • Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
  • Financial wellness - Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
  • Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Additional benefits include:
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Education assistance.
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

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