Sr. Manager Operations Controlling
Company: Mizkan America
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of
the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been
Bringing Flavor to Life--- for almost 220 years. As one of the
leading makers of vinegars, condiments and sauces in the United
States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that
serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient
trade channels. We are committed to continuously challenging the
status quo and delivering only the finest products for our
customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces-- and implements
ideas for improvement from all of its employees. Transparency and
accountability are two key factors that drive our company's overall
management approach.--We are looking for people who are seeking to
deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we're
dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets-our
team members. That's reflected in our ongoing commitment to
recruit, develop, reward and retain our talented, multicultural
workforce. We hope to see you as part of our team's future
success!----Job Description Summary--Shape the Finance support to
the Industrial / Operation communityContribute to definition of the
industrial strategy of Mizkan AmericaWork closely with VP Finance /
VP Operations / plant controllers to align goals, define priorities
and decide on action plansLead the operations budget and forecast
processes as well as monthly P&L / KPI reportingBe a key
contributor to harmonize costing tracking at plants and recording
into our reporting system Standardize and simplify processes across
the plants. Share best practicesControl and improve working capital
at plants (suppliers and stocks)Develop and train plant controllers
Initiate actions in the areas of cost reduction, saving and
optimization of resourcesManage fixed asset accountant for all
Capex budget items, including project submission, approvals and
actual tracking of CIP/capitalization----Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesPlanning:--Manages and organizes all planning
processes (Strategic Plan, Operational Plan, Budget, Forecast)
across total factory network and ensures that these processes are
running smoothlyCarries out necessary multifunctional coordination
within the framework of these processesPerforms analyses or
arranges for analyses to be performed that are necessary to
understand the financial position of the factories throughout the
fiscal yearParticipates in planning and preparation, in the
selection / prioritization of objectives for the operations
controlling team Participates in the selection and prioritization
of action plans in the factoriesEnsures plans, budgets and
forecasts have been developed properlyControls the conversion
costing and updating of standard cost prices based on the
budgetEnsures that controls are in place to ensure consistency
between plans, budgets, forecasts and the reconciliation of them on
an actual and forecast basisConsolidates plans, budgets and
forecasts and has them validated at the total system level
Communicates the results of plans, budgets and forecasts to all
involved stakeholders --Optimisation of Capital and
Assets:--Organizes and supervises an active management of the main
components of working capital requirements (stocks, suppliers):
setting objectives, developing, prioritizing and monitoring action
plansSupervises the smooth running of the financial management of
operational investments (development and management of various
consolidated asset track reporting systems, developing and
validating investment projects, monitoring projects in progress
(particularly with regard to financials), feedback and post mortem
analysis of financial performancePrepare capital project requests
for executive management approvalParticipates in the various stages
of the process for the management of operational investments in
accordance with Mizkan rules--Analysis and Interpretation:
--Ensures that the requirements for the management and analysis of
operational staff are taken into account and adequately handled
Conducts benchmarks on the economic performance of factories
against industry benchmarksProposes ideas to improve performance
within their team and multifunctional operations Leadership
TeamChallenges proposals by operational staffEnsures that the
economic impact, within the factories, of various operational
levers is rigorously measuredSupervises the performance of ad-hoc
analyses, particularly from a methodological point of viewControls
the quality of extracting information, the consistency and
relevance of analyses, and the rigor of communication of the
resultsParticipates in the validation of the business conclusions
and implementation of recommendations--Accounts and Reporting /
Financial Control:--Ensures that the accounting frameworks, tables,
etc. are correctly maintained in the system Ensures that controls
are in place to ensure the reliability financial reportsSupervises
the proper production / completion of operations reporting
(KPIs)Supervises the proper production of gap analysesSupervises
the proper production of appropriate management reports--Risk
Management: --The identification and assessment of potential
emerging risksThe assessment of the quality of operational Internal
Control processesParticipation in internal and external audits, the
validation and implementation of recommendations--Qualifications
and CompetenciesMinimum degree and experience required: Bachelor's
DegreeMust have 10-15 years of related work experience, significant
management experience, with consumer packaged goods experience a
PLUSPossess high level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
advanced Excel skills including experience creating pivot tables
and V-look-up tables, are requiredMust be comfortable with ERP
reporting systems (D365, SAP a plus)Exude a professional attitude;
be courteous, friendly, exceptionally organized, and willing to
take initiativeAnalytical with high level of detail orientation and
experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and interpreting
data for various reporting purposesStrong customer service
(internal and external) orientation, ability to
collaborateExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility
to influence without direct reporting lineResult oriented and
pragmaticWilling to challenge status quo and drive
change----Performance Expectations: Confidentiality, quality,
accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work
performed; IT savvy-ability to leverage systems, ability to gain
the trust and respect of management and coworkers; maintain the
integrity of confidential business and product information; ability
to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships
with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and
objectives of the Department.--
Keywords: Mizkan America, Mount Prospect , Sr. Manager Operations Controlling, Accounting, Auditing , Mount Prospect, Illinois
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