Plant Controller

GOJO Industries
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls
3783 State Road (Show on map)
May 01, 2026
Information about #32664 Plant Controller Work Location: This role works on site at our Cuyahoga Falls Manufacturing/Distribution Center most days of the week *Formulated to Care* For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. Role Objective The Plant Controller is responsible for the financial planning & analysis, business partnership and operational control functions for one of two manufacturing campuses. This role ensures excellent financial and operational performance of Clorox Purell's manufacturing operations while safeguarding the company's Supply Chain resources and assets. This role will serve as a trusted business partner to one of our Plant Operations Directors, providing data, insights, critical problem solving and recommendatons leading to continuous improvement of our Supply Chain Manufacturing operations. Integral partner to SCLT (supply chain leadership team). Essential Functions and Responsibilities Deliver the financial and operational reporting and analysis for manufacturing operations at one of our manufacturing/districbution centers Establish cost and performance targets, including financial and operational forecasts, budgets and longer range strategic plans Partner with Corporate Accounting to establish standard product costs, including material cost inputs and standard labor and overhead rates Lead cost savings and working capital efficiency initiatives Participates in Plant Leadership Team, guiding and leading site performance Provide trusted business partnership for one of our plant Operations Directors - support by providing information, analysis, insights, problem solving, strategy development and indirect leadership Partner with the Operations Finance Director to drive Supply Chain Performance - including but not limited to cost reduction, margin expansion and working capital efficiency Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting field required; MBA preferred Minimum six (6) years' experience working in Finance, Supply Chain and/or other financial roles Experience establishing cost and performance targets, forecasts, budgets and longer range strategic plans in a multi-site manufacturing environment Applicable knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles Experience using financial, analytical and data visualization tools (SAP/S4, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau helpful) Ability to see and understand whole system/big picture needs with the ability to drill in and solve point specific problems Strategic and analytical mindset - ability to connect data trends and insights to business performance, driving recommendations Ability to work in ambiguous settings while still managing to important timelines and milestones Supervision/Coordination Reports to the Operations Finance Director Collaborates directly with SCLT, FP&A, Operations Finance, Accounting and multiple supply chain workgroups and Enterprise teams Role Type Mostly On-Site - 80%+ on-site work Travel Requirements Overnight Travel - sporadic - required. FLSA Status Exempt Compensation & Benefits The expected starting pay for this role is between 111,500.00 - 153,300.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care. To Apply: If you're interested in joining the team at Clorox Purell, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please complete our online application and include your resume and a cover letter that helps us get to know you a bit better. Because we focus on filling open roles, resumes not submitted through an application are not accepted. Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We kindly ask that recruiters, search agencies, or other third parties not submit candidates without prior written authorization from Clorox Purell, as we do not accept or compensate for unsolicited referrals.