Production Controller
Apply now »Date: 11 Jun 2025
Location: Winsted, MN, US
Company: Tetra Pak
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.
And we need people like you to make it happen.
We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Production Controller who will be responsible for the controlling activities of Processing Solutions & Equipment (PSE) Production Centre Winsted in Minnesota, US; this person will be the business partner for Factory Management, applying World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) with active role in Continuous Improvement (WCM) steering committee. You will also be responsible for collection and analysis of factory performance data, product costing and investments, drive internal control monitoring in the factory.
The position is based at our Tetra Pak Production Center in Winsted, Minnesota, and reports to the Director Business Control, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Integration.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas and relocation for this position.
What you will do
- Analysis of data related to specific factory performance like product costing, factory expenses and all relevant KPI including variance analysis and recommending improvements actions.
- Set target product cost with relevant stakeholders, enabling pricing decisions.
- Coordinate yearly budget, Forecast (FC) and 3 Year Planning (3YP).
- Represent cost in the local FI (Focus Improvement) pillar and promote and improve loss cost matrix tool.
- Timely and accurate stock and assets management for the specific factories.
- Investments analysis and follow up (including related business cases).
- Ensure compliance to group reporting, local legal and tax requirement.
- Drive internal control monitoring.
We believe you have
- University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or any related field.
- Proven track records and 5 years of experience in Finance Controlling (plant/business).
- Experience in Production/ manufacturing environment.
- Strong IT skills (especially SAP R/3, BI and Power BI) and you are accustomed to Microsoft Office software.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge/experience in Capital Equipment and Service business and WCM/TPM is considered a strong plus.
In this role it is important that you are proactive, have strong analytical skills and a mindset to simplify the way you work. You can formulate and understand business issues and connect strategy to daily operations. You are a team player with a capability to work independently.
You possess good communication and collaboration skills combined with strong informal leadership skills. You have a strategical mindset.
We Offer You
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
Pay Equity
Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work-related allowances.
Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $110,000.00 – 128,500.00
Short-term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 10% of ABS
Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and much more!
Apply Now
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.
This job posting expires on June 25th, 2025.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.