Plant Accountant at Plastipak

Medina, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related degree
Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience
Manufacturing experience is preferred
Ability to travel up to 15%
Experience with SAP is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze, monitor, and provide insight into actual vs. planned key performance metrics and site budgets
Interface closely with the plant manager and plant controller to support business activities, ensure plant accounting and finance activities comply with corporate policies and directives
Assist in the preparation of presentations including monthly and quarterly business reviews, annual budgets, and other business planning initiatives
Coordinate & participate in quarter-end and year-end physical inventory audits
Determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by Leadership

Skills

SAP

Budgeting

Profit Planning

Financial Analysis

Inventory Audits

Cost Accounting

Plastipak

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

About Plastipak

Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging suitable for various liquid products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also enhancing operational efficiency through its global recycling centers and logistics services. The company is committed to innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.

Plymouth Township, MichiganHeadquarters

1967Year Founded

DEBTCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.

Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.

Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

Differentiation

Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.

The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.

Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.

Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.

Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

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