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Plant Controller Jobs in Illinois

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Waukegan, IL10 days ago

This position will provide Finance support for the Medline ReadyCare Waukegan, IL (RCW), Arlington Heights, IL (AHP), and Mankato, MN (MAN) manufacturing facilities and reports to a Group Controller. This position involves analyzing production volumes, controlling manufacturing expenses, reviewing capital expenditures & being a business partner to all functions within the manufacturing facilities.

Chicago, IL11 days ago

$77,505–$125,000 Per Year

Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.

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Chicago, IL4 days ago

Manage change and transformation among operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles. Lead production operations in the plant to deliver key performance targets in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale.

Broadview, IL11 days ago

$95,000–$95,000 Per Year

The successful candidate will enjoy the rare opportunity to occupy a key plant-level leadership position, driving the development of necessary processes and ultimately stepping into a Controller-level role. This role opens due to our ongoing transition and modernization phase, reflecting a shift from basic QuickBooks to a comprehensive QuickBooks Enterprise system and planning for a long-term ERP implementation.

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Round Lake, ILToday

$19.81–$31.10 Per Hour

Notes in JDE or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment; initiate work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems. You will support and maintain equipment across the Mix, Fill, and Finishing complexes in the Drug Delivery facility, making sure manufacturing lines are properly maintained and ready to run during planned production periods.

Decatur, IL7 days ago

We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

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Decatur, IL4 days ago

Robinson, IL12 days ago

$30–$31.18 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

Serve as SME regarding ad hoc request related to payroll by attending meetings, pulling payroll data, providing input/perspective on payroll rules/policies and other on, behalf of Finance/Controller. Process the bi-weekly payroll for the plant hourly employees as well as process biweekly payroll accruals and weekly payroll for the contingent workforce.

Bolingbrook, IL21 days ago

$98,000–$128,000 Per Year

Manage, assigns and audits the work of all direct reports; provides semi-annual and annual performance reviews, evaluates performance against job requirements and established annual goals, provides daily coaching and training to develop world class Finance team. Act as a strategic business partner to the Operations team, delivering monthly expenditure reports to ensure alignment with Plan and forecast, while providing agile financial leadership and ad hoc analysis to support operation objectives.

Sterling, IL30+ days ago

As Plant Controller, you'll serve as the primary financial business partner for plant leadership, balancing strategic planning with hands‑on execution. Drive financial intelligence across the plant by educating plant leadership team helping to enhance understanding financial impacts of decisions.

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Northbrook, IL3 days ago

$60–$80 Per Hour

The role will oversee plant accounting, forecasting, compliance, inventory management, and variance analysis while supporting operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. This Interim Plant Controller will serve as a strategic finance partner to plant leadership, driving financial performance through analysis of costs, productivity, inventory, and operational KPIs.

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Northbrook, IL6 days ago

$55–$70 Per Hour

This role is 3 days per week in office with 2 from home, and offers an individual with 5+ years of supervisory accounting experience within manufacturing a chance to assist the accounting department of a regional manufacturing staple. This is a temp role, and the successful candidate will have 5+ years of accounting supervisory experience within manufacturing & be immediately available to begin a new role.

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Northbrook, IL6 days ago

$55–$70 Per Hour
Full-time

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

The Plant Controller ensures financial controls are in place, prepares financial reports, and supports plant leadership with data and analysis to meet plant and corporate goals. Arranges for audits of company accounts, prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, and completes fiscal year-end audit binder.

Carol Stream21 days ago

$110,000–$144,000 Per Year
Employee

Essential Functions:Prepares reconciliations, commentary, and journal entries for various transactions including inventory adjustments, cycle counts, etc., and ensures reviews comply with regulatory documentation and approval requirements. Provides support in reviewing and understanding data related to work centers, routers, costing roll-ups/analysis, data integrity/reporting, and ongoing decision support as needed.

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Lacon, IL5 days ago

Full-time
Employee

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport full-cycle, day-to-day accounting operations during ERP transition Manage A/R and A/P processes, including customer and vendor invoicing Perform bank reconciliations, deposits, and cash management activities Assist with month-end close, including account reconciliations (cash, inventory, AR, AP) Maintain accuracy of financial data and trial balance prior to submission to corporate Partner with internal team members to ensure timely and accurate reporting across two manufacturing sites Assist with ad hoc accounting needs as the business navigates integration efforts . Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

Waukegan, Illinois30+ days ago

$82,044.85–$110,000 Per Year

This includes but is not limited to: working with the operations and warehousing teams to build financial models that reflect the should and actual state of the operation and help identify improvement opportunities, assisting financial improvement projects at the plant when requested, assisting the annual loss analysis and budgeting process at the plant, performing financial modelling to validate plant improvement projects and company initiatives, and assisting the monthly and yearly closing activities. Eagle Foods has a bold family of brands that consumers have come to rely on for decades, including Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia® Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET® Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors Popcorn, Helper and Suddenly Salad.

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Northbrook, IL3 days ago

$60–$80 Per Hour
Full-time

This Interim Plant Controller will serve as a strategic finance partner to plant leadership, driving financial performance through analysis of costs, productivity, inventory, and operational KPIs. The role will oversee plant accounting, forecasting, compliance, inventory management, and variance analysis while supporting operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Downers Grove, IL30+ days ago

Investigate and report on work order variances (materials, labor, and overhead), providing actionable insights into production inefficiencies and partnering with operations to implement corrective measures. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly KPI reports—covering production efficiency, cost performance, and other operational metrics—to the leadership team.

Rosemont, IL13 days ago

$150,000–$175,000 Per Year

Lead and drive plant cost reduction efforts, holding plant management team responsible for delivering annual cost reductions and productivity improvements. Prepare monthly rolling forecasts and provide plant and operations leadership with insight and commentary for all major variances from both plan and prior forecast.

Rosemont, IL13 days ago

$150,000–$175,000 Per Year
Full-time

DescriptionController Responsibilities:Review, and analyze monthly financial statements/KPI reports for the plants in accordance with company policies and GAAP.Proactively partner with plant management and the Controller's group to ensure that all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plants overall financial performance. Lead and drive plant cost reduction efforts, holding plant management team responsible for delivering annual cost reductions and productivity improvements.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Contractor

Duties and Responsibilities: Manages change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Requirements / Qualifications: A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in Client industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts.

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Kankakee, IL2 days ago

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (Master's, CPA, or CMA preferred), 8+ years manufacturing accounting experience, 4+ years supervisory experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent analytical and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. The Plant Accounting Manager oversees all plant financial activities, including month-end close, cost and inventory reconciliations, GL entries, and budget forecasting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and policies.

Scott Air Force Base, IL28 days ago

Incident Correlation and Fault Analysis:Proactively analyze alarms; provide detailed analyses leading to resolution of the alarm conditions, including filtering and correlating fault information; identifying the fault condition and its impacts; isolating root causes; coordinating correction of fault situations regardless of the fault in the infrastructure; Assist in developing and maintaining a centralized, known error database containing defects, failures, causes, and repair actions including workarounds taken to resolve these failures in support of incident and problem resolution. • Incident Analysis (Fault Isolation): Support the fault isolation process; diagnoses and troubleshoot utilizing procedures to isolate where the fault occurs; identify failed network element(s) i.e. systems, hardware, software, circuits, or facilities; Activities include: testing, fault troubleshooting, fault localization, fault logging and assignment.

North Chicago, IL19 days ago

$38–$44 Per Hour

Apply technical understanding of and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components associated with: Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems. The Plant Operator provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with multiple electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems.

Fayetteville, IL30+ days ago

This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, executing capital projects, and leading a multi-layered organization in a high-volume production environment. Job Summary:The Director of Plant Engineering leads all maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions for a large-scale food manufacturing facility (~1M sq.

Chicago, IL18 days ago

How you will contribute:Manage change and transformation among Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance, and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into self-sufficient teams. Lead and be accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team-identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain, and develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.

Chicago, IL13 days ago

The role interfaces with operations, Maintenance Control, Planning, Supply chain, Engineering, and Ground services to ensure station readiness, minimize downtime and support the airline’s operational reliability goals. The Station Production Controller is responsible for the efficient, timely planning and coordination of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at the station, ensuring aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, and optimal resource utilization.

Bartlett, IL12 days ago

If PLCs, 3‑phase motor controls, and hydraulic presses are your comfort zone, this Plant Reliability Technician role is for you. You like improving equipment — from preventive maintenance to small design/fab tweaks that boost reliability.

Chicago, IL7 days ago

$1–$42 Per Hour

Minooka, Illinois26 days ago

$160,000–$190,000 Per Year

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regional or national account manager position selling electrical or engineering related services/PLC to the F&B indusdtry OR we will consider experience working as a technical project or program manager in the F&B ndustry with strong knowledge of electrical or power distribution. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regional or national account manager position selling electrical or engineering related services/PLC to F&B manufacturin OR we will consider experience working as a technical project or program manager within F&B with strong knowledge of electrical or power distribution.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Support Plant Floor Systems / Corporate teams in resolving incidents; Provide triage and execute business continuity plans, support escalations, provide hands and feet to support teams and other global teams (e.g. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities.

Macedonia, IL30+ days ago

MSHA Certified Electrical Card holder & Illinois Electrical Certificate High/Medium Voltage. Preventative maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical troubleshooting.

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Frankfort, IL5 days ago

Later, you validate the integrity of a 480V feeder, document your findings in the Windows‑based work order system, and prep for a planned install—assembling and testing wiring and fixtures so everything is safe, compatible, and code‑compliant. Confirm system compatibility and safety by testing circuits and continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and ammeters.

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Ottawa, IL5 days ago

Operational rigor: schedule work, validate repair estimates, and document daily activities and maintenance logs. Financial stewardship: track expenses, manage the maintenance budget, and prepare annual budget requests.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

The Station Production Controller serves as a central operational hub, working closely with Maintenance Control, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, Ground Services, and Flight Operations to ensure aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of resources. The Station Production Controller is responsible for managing daily and overnight maintenance production plans, monitoring station capability, and aligning manpower, tooling, and materials with operational demand.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$134,546–$205,557 Per Year

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. We are seeking a Controls & Grid Integration Planning Engineer to support Owner’s Engineer and design teams on large, isolated power systems integrating equipment such as gas turbines, reciprocating engines, BESS, Solar PV, with large dynamic loads.

Broadview, IL26 days ago

$95,000–$105,000

This is a true #1 seat at the plant level—own the numbers, build the processes, and grow into a Controller-level role with the backing of a larger organization. You’ll step into a key position stabilizing and modernizing processes during a period of transition while building structure for future growth.

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Bolingbrook, IL1 day ago

$70,000–$95,000 Per Year

pewag's primary product lines are traction chains, industrial chains, and tire-protection-chains.pewag Job Title:Accounting ManagerCompany Info:pewag has hundreds of years' experience in the manufacturing of chains and their components.

Sterling, IL30+ days ago

The Senior Staff Accountant will work directly with production and office staff, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Management team and the Finance Team and Inventory Team. Additional Role Criteria: In addition to the above, all personnel must meet the minimum competency criteria within their role, as defined by the company's training matrix, and are required to complete the appropriate training.

Franklin Park, IL30+ days ago

The ideal candidate will have experience with and enjoy working with PLC and HMI devices, but will also be comfortable using hand tools, test meters, and a combustion analyzer to set the fuel/air ratio of fired burners. Customer environments vary and include small and large boiler rooms, ship engine rooms, test labs, process plants, power plants, hospital boiler rooms, etc.

Chicago Heights, IL30+ days ago

$36–$42 Per Hour

The Technician also documents work, trains other maintenance staff, assists with root-cause analysis, and supports production demands across all shifts under the direction of Maintenance leadership. Job Summary:The Controls Technician 3 maintains and troubleshoots all electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems for plant production.

Romeoville, IL30+ days ago

$30–$37 Per Hour

This role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, completing repairs, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Job Summary:A manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician responsible for performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment.

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Chicago, IL1 day ago

Handle electrical tasks: swap motors, fuses, and cables; install conduit; pull wire; verify 120/208/240/480V integrity. You arrive to review overnight logs, prioritize any line stoppages, and move quickly from diagnosis to repair so packaging and blending operations never miss a beat.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$95,000–$112,000

We love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, generous and flexible paid time off, Purple Carrot box delivery credits, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food! Purple Carrot prioritizes taste and flexibility, offering no membership fees, the freedom to skip or unskip weekly deliveries whenever you want, and a no-pressure, cancel-anytime policy.

Geneva, Illinois30+ days ago

This position requires considerable interaction with project engineers, systems engineers, electricians, plant floor personnel, leadership team, and external engineers and vendors. Build and maintain a strong working relationship with engineers, operations and maintenance leadership, controls techs, floor personnel, and external engineers/vendors.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

Full-time

Skills:Minimum of 5-7 years of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including: Chilled Water Systems, Large Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, Water Treatment Systems, VFD’s and Pumps, HVAC equipment, CRAC/CRAH’s, Humidification Systems, BMS and PLC Controls, Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems, Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution, Static UPS Systems, and Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems. Knowledge:Expert understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a facility and data center environment, including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC’s, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH’s, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems.

Naperville, Illinois8 days ago

Remote

$113,000–$153,000 Per Year

Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$84,762–$129,498 Per Year

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. You will work on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical controls engineering issues, including the following: Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches , and control systems.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$74,353–$113,595 Per Year

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools: You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. We offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering by digitizing nuclear power plants: Work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentations and controls betterment projects.

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