Senior Cost Control - Manufacturing

About this role

The Senior Cost Control – Manufacturing role focuses on controlling, analyzing, and optimizing all production-related costs to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support profitability across manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Monitor and control manufacturing costs including raw materials, labor, utilities, overhead, and production losses.
• Develop and maintain standard costing systems aligned with manufacturing processes and BOM structures.
• Perform detailed cost variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and report deviations to management.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production efficiency, yield, scrap, and waste, providing recommendations for cost reduction.
• Participate in new product costing, pricing support, and feasibility studies.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across production lines, departments, and products.
• Prepare detailed cost control reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal cost control policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in cost control or cost accounting within manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, standard costing, and cost analysis techniques.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience is mandatory.
• High analytical capability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development