Manufacturing Operations Controller

We specialize in creating complex, advanced technology components and devices, including neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, ventricular assist, and interventional devices. Our Lowell facility provides innovative thin-film circuits and components for medical devices and other critical applications.

Our Culture - We are dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration. We seek continuous improvement to better serve our clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and are motivated by challenges, you’ll fit right in with our team!

This position is based in Lowell, MA.

Sign-On Bonus - To demonstrate our commitment to attracting top talent, we are offering a sign-on bonus to the successful candidate.

A day as a Manufacturing Operations Controller in our company:

The Manufacturing Operations Controller will play a crucial role as a strategic thought and business partner, functioning as a hands-on, participative manager. This position involves developing and executing a long-term operations strategy for the manufacturing plant and ensuring the achievement of financial operational metrics.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Enhance and develop reporting metrics and tools for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting of plant performance.
• Ensure delivery of savings targets related to key capital investments, and maintain updated standard costs to reflect current manufacturing processes.
• Provide sound financial analyses for new capital investments and sourcing decisions, developing reusable tools for future projects.
• Optimize the organization and structure of the finance function within operations, implementing changes as required to support the mission of finance.

Key areas of expertise are:

• Strong educational background with a history of driving manufacturing excellence and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Thorough operational understanding of manufacturing and sales companies, with experience in lean manufacturing.
• Well-developed cost/managerial accounting skills, especially in standard cost and project cost accounting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and partner with Operations leadership.

Must Have:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of financial leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record as a financial leader and manager, with strong interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to shift rapidly between strategic and tactical roles, displaying hands-on engagement, especially in the manufacturing plant.

Good to Have:

• Experience in ERP implementations across manufacturing operations, with prior experience leading finance modules being ideal.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value, profit, and cash objectives.
• Ability to lead others in a matrix environment, including coaching and developing team members.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturing preferred.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status, or any factor prohibited by law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture built on innovation, respect, transparency, and communication, and we hope you take pride in being a member of our team. Our goal is to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include training and career development, health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off, and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.