The Manager of Business Optimization is responsible for transforming internal and external finance business processes by identifying and implementing new methods and practices to improve overall performance of Silgan Plastics.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee business processes to improve operational efficiencies

Manage in depth analysis of existing workflows

Identify process gaps to improve processes by leveraging data and analysis

Promote and initiate change management and project management protocols that enable workflows

Utilize a variety of analytics tools, techniques and data sources required to answer key business questions

Identify leading practices and/or opportunities for cross-departmental projects that could improve workflows and reduce costs

Provide updates and recommendations to leaders of the company

Ensure department goals and projects are met and adhere to budget

Help the organization get ready to transition to a new ERP through both process/workflow optimization and in helping lead the effort to evaluate and select the ERP to replace the legacy system

Oversee the ERP implementation process as a key financial leader to the effort, ensuring scoped appropriately and progress based on timeline and/or understanding and agreement for any variances

EDUCATION:   

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Preferred: MBA or Masters in Accounting

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5-7 years of experience of accounting, finance, and business functions

Preferred: Minimum of 5 years managing financial/business workflows

SKILLS:

Required:

Strong verbal/written communication

Strong Excel and Word capabilities required

Strong analytical skills for problem solving

Solid planning and time management abilities

Excellent collaboration skills and penchant for the same

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 
 
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.