Kinperium-Hiniker LLC (Hiniker) is a Minnesota based manufacturer. With roots in the agricultural equipment industry going back to 1970 and continuing today, we know how to build tough, productive, reliable equipment. Hiniker is known for sturdy cultivators, efficient shredders, and niche equipment such as the cover crop seeder and NH3 monitors.

In 1995, Hiniker branched into designing and manufacturing snow removal equipment, which is a trusted tool for many. Hiniker snow and ice equipment is built to enable the operator to work as efficiently as possible. We do this with innovative and purpose-built designs like the Hiniker C-Plow and the Hiniker Scoop Plow. We also manufacture a line of spreaders and skid steer plows. In 2024, we expanded our offerings with the acquisition of Daniels Plows, further strengthening our commitment to high-quality snow removal solutions.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Controller at our facility and located in Mankato, MN.

Manufacturing Controller Job Summary: Position Summary

The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for leading cost accounting, inventory control, and manufacturing financial performance across multiple production facilities. This role ensures accurate standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis while partnering closely with plant leadership and operations to drive efficiency, margin improvement, and cost control.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manufacturing Cost Accounting

Develop, maintain, and manage standard costing systems for raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead across multiple plants
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (material usage, purchase price, labor efficiency, overhead absorption)
Ensure accurate calculation of cost of goods manufactured (COGM) and cost of goods sold (COGS)
Support new product costing, make/buy analysis, and pricing decisions

Inventory & Production Control

Oversee inventory valuation, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Lead physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations at all manufacturing locations
Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, scrap, and rework costs
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS related to inventory capitalization and absorption costing

Financial Reporting & Close

Lead month-end close activities related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and plant expenses
Ensure consistent cost accounting practices and internal controls across all locations
Prepare consolidated manufacturing cost reports and operational KPIs for leadership
Support internal and external audits related to inventory and manufacturing accounting

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead annual manufacturing budgets and roll forecasts across plants
Analyze production volumes, capacity utilization, and fixed vs. variable cost behavior
Partner with operations on labor planning, overtime analysis, and overhead control
Support capital expenditure analysis, ROI modeling, and post-implementation reviews

Plant & Operational Partnership

Act as a financial business partner to plant managers, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
Provide financial insight on efficiency initiatives, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement projects
Standardize cost accounting processes, BOMs, routings, and labor standards across plants

Leadership & Process Improvement

Mentor and support Inventory Controller and their staff.
Drive ERP accuracy related to BOMs, routings, work centers, and production reporting
Lead system enhancements and process improvements in cost accounting and manufacturing reporting

Compensation details: 100000-152000 Yearly Salary

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