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Plant Controller

Silgan · Plover, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you partnered with operations to cut manufacturing costs.

What they are checking: Whether they act as a business partner on the floor, not just a reporter of numbers.

Tell me about a time you explained financial results to non-finance managers.

What they are checking: Whether they make numbers clear and useful for operations leaders.

What would you do

The plant manager wants to delay recording an expense to hit this quarter's numbers. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they protect accounting integrity even under pressure from plant leadership.

How do you handle month-end close when corporate deadlines are tight?

What they are checking: Whether they run an organized close with clear tasks and reviews to meet deadlines accurately.

About the work

Walk me through how you set standard costs for a manufacturing plant.

What they are checking: Whether they understand material, labor and overhead rates and how standards drive inventory valuation.

Your plant shows a large unfavorable material variance this month. How do you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can dig into price versus usage and work with operations to find the real cause.

How do you run a physical inventory, and what do you do with big adjustments?

What they are checking: Whether they control counts carefully and investigate adjustments before booking them.

How do you build a plant budget and forecast when volumes are uncertain?

What they are checking: Whether they use volume drivers and flexible budgeting rather than fixed guesses.

What internal controls would you check first at a plant you just joined?

What they are checking: Whether they know key risks like inventory, payroll, purchasing and capital spending.

How would you evaluate a capital request for a new piece of equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess payback and risk and challenge assumptions in a fair way.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller to provide plant‑level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise at our Plover, WI, manufacturing facility. This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financials for manufacturing operations. Why Join Silgan • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Virtual healthcare through telemedicine • Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance • 401K with a 6 percent employer match • 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually • Tuition assistance and professional development programs • Full‑time, on‑site role located in Plover, WI What You’ll Do as a Plant Controller • Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution • Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines • Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions • Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials • Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness • Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs • Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management • Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the plant accounting clerks • Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month‑end close • Working knowledge of GAAP principles • Experience with SOX‑aligned or internal control environments • Detail‑oriented, organized, and process‑focused work style • Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision • Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively • Prior people management experience preferred • JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred Who We Are Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. We operate in a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Take the Next Step Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Controller in Plover, WI, and contribute to manufacturing accounting operations in a high‑engagement plant environment. 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.

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