Manufacturing Plant Controller

Plant Controller – Manufacturing Opportunity at Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers seeks a Plant Controller in Riverbank, CA. Join the leading U.S. metal packaging manufacturer and advance your career in manufacturing finance.

The Plant Controller is a hands-on financial leader responsible for managing all plant-level accounting functions, including cost accounting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and compliance. This role is critical in supporting plant operations and ensuring financial integrity in a highly collaborative and responsive environment.

Why Join Silgan?

Location : Riverbank, CA

Salary $85,000 - $110,000 per year, based on several factors, such as years of experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and location

Employee Benefit Package includes a comprehensive employee benefits package medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs

Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program

Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support

401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match

15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

What You Will Do :

Inventory Management : Oversee physical inventory accuracy, lead monthly audits, maintain and reconcile perpetual inventory, and analyze excess / obsolete items.

Financial Reporting : Prepare and report monthly financial results, forecasts, and strategic plans in alignment with corporate standards and timelines.

Compliance & Controls : Ensure adherence to SOX internal controls, safeguard assets, and resolve control-related issues with corporate finance.

Costing & Materials : Develop and maintain standard costs and bills of materials; monitor production and costing issues through plant walkthroughs.

Operational Support : Participate in daily / weekly production meetings and review labor, materials, overhead, distribution costs, and inventory levels.

Team Leadership : Manage front office staff and support operational efficiency.

What You Bring :

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 5 years of hands on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of GAAP principles and experience with JD Edwards Enterprise or Oracle

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to create and modify complex spreadsheets.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail.

Why Silgan Containers?

As North America’s leading producer of metal food packaging, we support many of the world’s most trusted brands. We are driving innovation and sustainability and building a people first culture rooted in our values.

From using more recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and modern processes, we are rethinking how food packaging is made and how we grow the teams behind it

Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers. Ready to grow your career as a Plant Controller?

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.