Leadership That Scales: Recruiting a Senior Plant Controller for a Metal Recycling Facility in Just 13 Days
A large metal recycling and processing facility operating across multiple yards and processing lines was facing increasing financial pressure. While material volumes remained strong, leadership struggled with cost visibility, margin control, and real-time financial insight at the plant level.
The issue wasn’t a lack of accounting support, it was the absence of a Senior Plant Controller who truly understood the intersection of manufacturing operations and finance.
After the previous controller exited unexpectedly, the organization relied on interim support and corporate-level finance oversight. Within weeks, the gaps became obvious: reporting delays, inconsistent cost tracking, and limited financial accountability at the plant level.