Production Controller
Production Controller
About the Role
We are seeking a senior-level Production Controller to drive visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement in production cost performance within a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role leads efforts to identify and reduce production waste, with a strong focus on material efficiency and labor performance.
As part of operations leadership, the Production Controller works closely with production teams to understand what is happening on the floor, identify inefficiencies, and drive measurable improvements. This role does not own standard costing, forecasting, or financial close.
This position also serves as the financial checkpoint in the work order lifecycle, ensuring production activity is complete, accurate, and actionable within NetSuite.
What You’ll Do
Drive Production Performance
Identify, measure, and reduce material waste, scrap, and inefficiencies
Improve labor utilization, runtime performance, and overall production efficiency
Partner closely with Operations to analyze performance trends and implement practical improvements
Establish clear metrics that drive accountability and continuous improvement
Operations Leadership Collaboration
Serve as a key part of operations leadership, driving visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement in production performance
Work directly with production leaders and shop floor teams to understand processes and performance drivers
Stay closely connected to day-to-day operations to ensure system data reflects real-world execution
Support a positive, solutions-oriented environment focused on improvement—not blame
Own Work Order Cost Integrity
Serve as the financial checkpoint in the work order close process
Review work orders for completeness and accuracy prior to closure
Validate labor, routing, and production data within NetSuite
Ensure ERP data reflects actual material and labor costs
Execute final work order close and ensure clean WIP clearance
Analyze & Improve
Analyze trends in material usage, labor efficiency, and production performance
Identify recurring issues and partner with Operations to implement sustainable solutions
Strengthen processes and reporting to support a rapidly scaling business
What We’re Looking For
7+ years in manufacturing operations, operations finance, or production analytics
Strong experience working directly with production or plant leadership
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and performance drivers
ERP experience required; NetSuite preferred
Experience with routings and work centers
Ideal Backgrounds
Operations finance
Plant/production finance
Industrial engineering with financial exposure
Production analytics
Not a Fit
Roles focused primarily on general accounting, audit, or financial reporting without operational involvement
Why This Role
Direct impact on production efficiency and cost performance
Part of operations leadership in a high-growth company
High visibility and cross-functional influence
Collaborative, positive culture focused on continuous improvement
About BUILT Brands
BUILT Bar is truly a standout among protein bars. With its exceptional nutritional profile and so many delicious flavors, BUILT Bar is the favorite protein bar of many discerning snackers, fitness trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike.