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Sr Team Lead Line LeadAt The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.The Production Line Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence at our West Hershey plant. This role is responsible for leading hourly production personnel while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. You will be empowered to independently identify opportunities, eliminate root causes of manufacturing challenges, and drive improvements that impact the business today and into the future—all while contributing to a culture that makes Hershey the Sweetest Place on Earth.Lead and manage hourly production personnel to safely meet operational and business needsEnsure adherence to plant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirementsIndependently execute assignments and projects, escalating only the most complex issuesPropose, plan, and implement solutions to address manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvementLead high-impact initiatives that influence safety, quality, cost, and productivityOversee financial planning considerations within the production areaCollaborate across departments to support maintenance and operational needs of the plantInterpret production performance reports to drive decision-makingSupport a flexible work schedule, including weekends and all shifts as requiredMinimum Education & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree preferredExperience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or a high-speed, complex environment requiredMinimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferredExperience with Microsoft Office Suite requiredFood manufacturing experience preferredSAP experience preferredSkills & Capabilities:Strong leadership and people management skillsChange management expertise with a focus on safety, quality, and cost optimizationEffective written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of production systems and manufacturing processesProblem-solving and decision-making capabilitiesUnderstanding of union contracts and labor relationsAbility to work effectively across all levels of the organizationKnowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirementsGeneral understanding of cost accounting and engineering principlesThe Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Worksite address
hershey, PA, 17033, US
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