Entry Level Plant Finance Manager Jobs
New grad plant finance manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in cost accounting and budgeting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Vulcan Materials Company, Heidelberg Materials, and Davey Tree hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Responsible for buying identified parts and materials required within the maintenance operations. Involved in the control of inventory by maintaining accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and the shipping of maintenance materials and parts to ensure the day-to-day operations run optimally. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of prior experience in maintenance operations
- Basic Math skills
- Basic knowledge of operations and production processes
- Ability to understand complex verbal/written instructions
- Strong oral/written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Any previous food manufacturing experience
- Utilizing CMMS, responsible for sourcing, ordering, issuing, and coordinating shipping of maintenance parts/materials from vendors to the facility; keep accurate records of purchasing functions and assist in producing budget-related reports
- Maintain price list/price quotations, to include soliciting and analyzing quotations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining market pricing
- Advise management on market and business conditions
- Make price comparisons to ensure best values; responsible for developing a thorough knowledge of local and regional suppliers, their products, and their shipping procedures/costs
- Maintain an up to date and accurate vendor/supplier list in the CMMS
- Understand/support continuous improvement and familiarize with Kroger accounting systems/procedures including completing PPAS, write off report and work with vendors on various payment issues
- Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite/coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements
- Coordinate requirements with Our Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers
- Establish/maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging/participating in meetings
- Conduct annual physical inventory of all central stock
- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and procedures
- Participate in and actively support all Safety and Reliability initiatives
- Balance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
INTRODUCTION
Responsible for buying identified parts and materials required within the maintenance operations. Involved in the control of inventory by maintaining accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and the shipping of maintenance materials and parts to ensure the day-to-day operations run optimally. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of prior experience in maintenance operations
- Basic Math skills
- Basic knowledge of operations and production processes
- Ability to understand complex verbal/written instructions
- Strong oral/written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Any previous food manufacturing experience
- Utilizing CMMS, responsible for sourcing, ordering, issuing, and coordinating shipping of maintenance parts/materials from vendors to the facility; keep accurate records of purchasing functions and assist in producing budget-related reports
- Maintain price list/price quotations, to include soliciting and analyzing quotations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining market pricing
- Advise management on market and business conditions
- Make price comparisons to ensure best values; responsible for developing a thorough knowledge of local and regional suppliers, their products, and their shipping procedures/costs
- Maintain an up to date and accurate vendor/supplier list in the CMMS
- Understand/support continuous improvement and familiarize with Kroger accounting systems/procedures including completing PPAS, write off report and work with vendors on various payment issues
- Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite/coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements
- Coordinate requirements with Our Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers
- Establish/maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging/participating in meetings
- Conduct annual physical inventory of all central stock
- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and procedures
- Participate in and actively support all Safety and Reliability initiatives
- Balance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
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Entry Level Plant Finance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level plant finance manager job?
Focus on coursework or internships in cost accounting, variance analysis, or manufacturing budgeting, since those signal plant-floor finance fluency to hiring managers. Highlight any exposure to ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, even from academic projects. Tailor your resume to show you understand the difference between plant-level cost control and general corporate finance, and apply directly to roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates or 0 to 2 years of experience.
Which companies hire entry level plant finance managers?
Companies hiring entry level plant finance managers right now include Vulcan Materials Company, Heidelberg Materials, and Davey Tree, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and consumer goods companies tend to recruit most actively, often filling roles tied to specific production facilities.
Are there remote entry level plant finance manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the plant-floor focus of the work. About 4% of entry level plant finance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility should filter for those roles specifically. Hybrid arrangements are more common at larger companies with centralized finance teams supporting multiple facilities.
Are these new grad plant finance manager jobs?
Yes, many of the listings on this page are new grad friendly, including roles labeled junior or recent graduate. A new grad posting typically welcomes 0 to 2 years of experience and treats internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects as qualifying credentials. Look for language like "entry level," "will train," or "degree in lieu of experience" to identify postings that welcome candidates stepping into their first role.
Which industries hire the most entry level plant finance managers?
Entry Level plant finance manager roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they operate large production facilities where detailed cost tracking, labor variance reporting, and capital spending oversight require dedicated on-site finance support.