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Site Controller jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, logistics, and energy, at levels from plant-level financial analyst to senior and regional controller, with specializations in cost accounting, variance analysis, and capital expenditure management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers!
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A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Michelin has an immediate opportunity at our Synthetic Rubber Plant in Louisville, KY for a Layout and Engineering Change Controller to join a great team where you will influence plant evolution, lead engineering change initiatives, and develop innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement and operational success. This position aligns directly with Michelin's core values in creating a quality product that delivers value to its customers. The Layout and Engineering Change Controller will ensure plant layouts, engineering documentation, and engineering change management records are complete, accurate, and readily accessible, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Co-define the layout roadmap/ management plan with the Manufacturing Operation and Plant.
- Pilot/ conduct deployment studies in the field of layout.
- Carry out preliminary deployment plans in the field of layout.
- Develop new tools and skills to improve the efficiency of studies layout (links between workshops and activities).
- Manage the Plant layout drawings, participate in Management of Change (MOC) to align with the change.
- Manage the engineering registry to allow accurate and easy retrieval of information for the Plant. The ability to locate information in a timely manner and accurately is a key function of the role.
- Reproduction of information into both printed and electronic format for internal and external communications.
- Manage a site electronic document management system.
- Responsible for P&ID and As-Built documentation verification and updates for Projects and MOCs.
- Responsible for engineering and project management documents, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with internal audit requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- 3 years of experience in an industrial environment preferred.
- Proficient in viewing, modifying, and creating 2D and 3D drawings.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Draft Sight, and Solid Works preferred.
- Document management experience preferred.
- Ability to work effectively both in a plant environment and in an engineering office setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Effective problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems.
- Attention to detail, data accuracy.
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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers!
- - - - - - - - - - - -
A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Michelin has an immediate opportunity at our Synthetic Rubber Plant in Louisville, KY for a Layout and Engineering Change Controller to join a great team where you will influence plant evolution, lead engineering change initiatives, and develop innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement and operational success. This position aligns directly with Michelin's core values in creating a quality product that delivers value to its customers. The Layout and Engineering Change Controller will ensure plant layouts, engineering documentation, and engineering change management records are complete, accurate, and readily accessible, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Co-define the layout roadmap/ management plan with the Manufacturing Operation and Plant.
- Pilot/ conduct deployment studies in the field of layout.
- Carry out preliminary deployment plans in the field of layout.
- Develop new tools and skills to improve the efficiency of studies layout (links between workshops and activities).
- Manage the Plant layout drawings, participate in Management of Change (MOC) to align with the change.
- Manage the engineering registry to allow accurate and easy retrieval of information for the Plant. The ability to locate information in a timely manner and accurately is a key function of the role.
- Reproduction of information into both printed and electronic format for internal and external communications.
- Manage a site electronic document management system.
- Responsible for P&ID and As-Built documentation verification and updates for Projects and MOCs.
- Responsible for engineering and project management documents, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with internal audit requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- 3 years of experience in an industrial environment preferred.
- Proficient in viewing, modifying, and creating 2D and 3D drawings.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Draft Sight, and Solid Works preferred.
- Document management experience preferred.
- Ability to work effectively both in a plant environment and in an engineering office setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Effective problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems.
- Attention to detail, data accuracy.
#LI-RM1
#LI-HIRINGMICHELIN
Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in site controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Three or more years of cost accounting or plant controlling experience
- Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or a comparable ERP system
- Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and month-end close
- CPA or CMA certification, or active progress toward one
- Ability to present financial results and recommendations to plant leadership
Tips for Your Site Controller Job Search
Quantify cost savings on your resume
Site controllers are hired to control costs, so your resume needs numbers. Tie each role to a concrete outcome: percentage reduction in overhead, dollars recovered through variance analysis, or inventory carrying costs you brought down. Hiring managers discard resumes that describe duties without results.
Highlight ERP systems you've owned
Most postings specify SAP, Oracle, or a mid-market ERP by name. List every system you've used for plant-level month-end close, not just general familiarity. If you've led an ERP implementation or migration at a site, call that out in a dedicated bullet, since it's a differentiator.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists site controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your site scale
A controller for a 50-person distribution center and one for a 2,000-person assembly plant face very different scopes. Filter for revenue or headcount signals in job descriptions and apply where your experience aligns. Applying mismatched gets your resume screened out before anyone reads it.
Prepare a cost-structure walkthrough for interviews
Site controller interviews almost always include a case or scenario question about fixed versus variable costs, absorption accounting, or standard cost variances. Walk in ready to explain how you've analyzed an unfavorable variance, what you investigated first, and how you reported findings to plant leadership.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base only
Site controller offers often include annual incentive plans tied to plant EBITDA or cost targets. Before accepting, ask for the target payout percentage, the historical achievement rate, and whether the bonus resets if the site misses plan. That context changes what a base salary offer actually means.
Site Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most site controllers?
The companies hiring the most site controllers right now include Mersen, Cabinetworks, and BDO, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing-heavy states consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many site controller jobs are remote?
About 22% of site controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of plant-level financial oversight. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are corporate FP&A support roles and regional controller positions that oversee multiple sites rather than a single physical location.
How do you become a site controller?
Start with a degree in accounting or finance and build your foundation in cost accounting, ideally inside a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment. Move into a plant accounting or senior cost analyst role to learn standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP close processes firsthand. Earning a CPA or CMA strengthens your candidacy, and demonstrated experience presenting financial results to operations leadership is what typically gets you to the controller title.
Can you get a site controller job without direct plant experience?
It's possible to transition in if your background includes cost accounting, inventory valuation, or close processes in an operations-adjacent industry. Candidates who come from distribution, construction, or project-based manufacturing tend to make the transition more cleanly than those from pure corporate finance. Focusing your applications on smaller sites or companies that are building out their finance function for the first time gives you the best opening.
What does the site controller interview process look like?
Most site controller processes run three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on experience and availability. The second is a technical interview with the hiring controller or finance director, usually including questions on cost variance analysis, month-end close, and ERP experience. A plant or operations leader interview follows, assessing your ability to communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders. Final rounds often include a case study or presentation on a cost or profitability scenario.
Where can I find and apply to site controller jobs?
You can find and apply to site controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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