Sr Team Lead Line Lead

Why Hershey:At 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.Job Location: Hershey, PAAbout The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose. The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.How will you fit in the big picture?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.What will you do?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 principles#LI-CE1#LI-OnsiteThe anticipated base salary range for this role is $X to $X per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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