Plant Controller

Job Description
Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.
Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy high temperature printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.
Job Purpose
The Plant Controller will be the site financial leader responsible for all financial aspects of plant operations, and as a business partner with Plant Management, will have ownership in the overall performance, profitability (P&L) and growth of the Houston operations which specializes in manufacturing precision energy exploration machined parts for various types of energy and renewable energy markets. This role requires a strong leader that can create a positive influence to an efficient modern manufacturing plant and who creates an environment of firm financial acumen.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Financial Management

• Own the financial function, including managing forecasts and budgets, controlling costs, and providing meaningful guidance and perspective to plant management.
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to all functional areas, including production, purchasing and logistics, materials planning, quality and engineering.
• Support the development of the management team to deliver excellence in results, execution, quality and cost discipline in a fun and motivating environment that fosters employee growth and development.

Financial Excellence and Oversight

• Provide and enhance the financial discipline in the plant according to our policies and procedures and with GAAP.
• Ensure that the financial close is performed and all reporting is complete, accurate and timely.
• Provide continuous improvement in cost and efficiency by using your knowledge of the manufacturing process, cost drivers, and cost accounting principles.

Business Partnership with Operations

• Create sophisticated financial analysis which provides insightful, impactful and actionable information to operations leadership.
• Be the example and instill professional discipline with our business rules into all aspects of the organization.
• Represent the plant by effectively communicating both upwards and downwards to financial and non-financial stakeholders in the company.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. An MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a Plant Controller role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills along with professional verbal and written communication skills.
• CMA/CPA desirable.

Core Competencies

• A creative yet disciplined problem solver with a dedication to provide actionable solutions for issues.
• Analytical and organized, demonstrated by effectively communicating information and recommendations.
• Demonstrated and confident leader dealing with financial challenges in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge about public company financial practices, generally accepted accounting principles and operational excellence methods.
• This is a full-time on-site function.