We're looking for you!
Are numbers your passion—and value creation your driving force?
Do you want to do more than just analyze key performance indicators—do you want to actively help shape the future of a modern food production facility? Do you see Controlling as a true business partner to production and create transparency where decisions are made?
Then a key position of responsibility awaits you, one that will give you direct influence over the operational and strategic management of a high-performing production site. As a Senior Plant Controller / Head of Plant Controlling (m/f/d), you’ll develop meaningful key performance indicator systems, analyze value-added processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support plant management in making important business decisions.
In doing so, you’ll work closely with the production departments and on-site managers, regularly be present directly in the production environment, and—through your understanding of operational processes—lay the foundation for well-informed business decisions.
Become part of a successful company in the food industry and actively shape the future of a modern production site with your analytical skills, foresight, and hands-on approach.
Senior Plant Controller / Head of Plant Controlling (m/f/d)
for the food industry
Reference Number: 3050; Location: Dortmund area (NRW)
Our client, your future employer:
Our client is a renowned manufacturing company that ranks among the leading providers of frozen convenience products in the German foodservice market in Europe, specializing in the development and production of high-quality convenience and frozen products for the foodservice industry. With strong brands, a high level of innovation, and modern production facilities, our client is one of Europe’s leading providers.
Your work location:
We are looking for you to start as soon as possible in the Dortmund area (North Rhine-Westphalia).
What we offer:
- A role with opportunities to shape your work and freedom to act
- A position of responsibility in a constantly growing company
- Performance-based and attractive compensation packages
- Company pension plan, workplace health management, employee events, and employee discounts
- You’ll join a dedicated team that values professionalism, flexibility, and initiative
Your future responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at the plant level
- Calculating product costs while taking seasonal raw material prices into account
- Analyzing raw material, packaging, and manufacturing costs
- Identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization along the value chain
- Conducting feasibility analyses for investments and further developing controlling tools and processes
- Support for the plant’s budget, forecast, and medium-term planning, as well as monitoring of scrap, shrinkage, and spoilage rates
- Preparation of target-actual comparisons and variance analyses, as well as KPI reporting (e.g., OEE, yield, material utilization rate, inventory coverage)
- Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., HACCP, IFS)
- Close collaboration with production, purchasing, quality assurance, and supply chain management
- Managing and developing 2 employees
What you bring to the table:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, controlling, finance, or industrial engineering
- Several years of experience in production or plant controlling, ideally in the food industry
- In-depth knowledge of cost accounting and production metrics
- Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with MS Dynamics Navision is desirable)
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Power Query)
- Leadership experience, strong analytical skills, a hands-on approach, and excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in German and business-level English
Who are we?
We are recognized specialists in HR consulting and recruitment for the food industry and food retail sector, and have been providing recruitment solutions for over 30 years.
Are you interested? Then please contact us:
We look forward to receiving your detailed application! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the LIEBLER INSTITUT team confidentially in advance. Or you can send your application materials directly via email —including your salary expectations and notice period—quoting reference number 3050 to:
Your contact person
Ms. Karin Kellmann,
, Managing Director of the LIEBLER Institute Marl
Contact
LIEBLER INSTITUT GmbH
Dieselstraße 9
45770 Marl
02365 207 140
info@liebler.de
www.liebler.de