Manufacturing Controller

medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2,600 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss

We are seeking a Manufacturing Controller to join our team in the Chicago area. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing controlling operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support a standard costing approach and review variances with the leadership team.
• Harmonize and align labor and machine hourly rate calculations.
• Manage and report monthly capital expenditure spend.
• Maintain cost center and work center data structures and settlement rules.
• Conduct standard and ad hoc cost analysis during actual, rolling forecast, and planning periods.
• Support the budget process by preparing and presenting COGS and other expenses.
• Oversee inventory management, including cycle and physical counts
• Compile and report on obsolete inventory monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely closing procedures.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and audits.
• Assist the leadership team in cost reductions and process improvements.
• Drive actions related to Net Working Capital and respective KPIs.
• Follow up with stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Identify and implement improvements in manufacturing accounting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal control standards.
• Lead process standardization and harmonization initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit activities.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong SAP FICO experience desired.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of business.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large complex data sets.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work well with diverse personalities.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Comply with EHS policy.
• Report unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment.
• Report accidents and near accidents.
• Comply with environmental and safety rules and policies.
• Participate in activities to safeguard the environment.

Additional Details:

• This position may require business travel (up to 5% annually).

Benefits we offer:

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
• Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
• Excellent employee benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match