Assoc Mgr Mfg Site Lead

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

6d•$72,960 - $91,200

About The Position

The Associate Manager Manufacturing Site Lead oversees building operations at the Semiworks facility in York, Pennsylvania, and operations at the Tech Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance, production, and project activities; preparing and controlling the Semiworks annual budget; leading procurement of ingredients and production supplies; managing inventories; and ensuring timely, budget-conscious product distribution. The role promotes employee and food safety in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations and coordinates production planning to meet allergen-segregation requirements and project timelines. The working location depends on the innovation strategy and individual projects. The position supports production supervision, operational troubleshooting, workforce coordination, inventory management, shipping, and Pilot Plant production. It directs Hershey and contracted labor for manufacturing operations and works with R&D, Engineering, maintenance, training, QA, warehouse, and dock teams. As Safety Coordinator, the role provides safety and environmental support to the Plant Manager, oversees safety programs and training, investigates incidents, handles OSHA reporting, and supports chemical management at both facilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of employee safety, OSHA regulations, sanitation, GMP, and QA guidelines and policies.
Knowledge of products and processes associated with food manufacturing.
Knowledge of equipment setup and operations.
General mechanical understanding.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer skills, including ability to use databases, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Licensed operator and trainer for powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, personal scissor lifts, pallet lifts, and delivery trucks.
Ability to plan, communicate, and perform with minimal managerial oversight.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with help, and to bend, stoop, and kneel while performing job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in a related field is desired.
Experience in food processing, consumer goods, or a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance, production, project activities, and building operations at the Semiworks facility and Tech Center.
Prepare the annual Semiworks budget, direct its implementation, and maintain control of building finances.
Lead procurement of ingredients and production supplies for projects and maintain working inventories to support on-time production.
Ensure product distribution is completed on time and within budget.
Promote employee and food safety and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and FDA regulations.
Coordinate production planning to meet allergen segregation requirements and project timelines.
Ensure materials are properly segregated for allergen and process requirements.
Maintain compliance with food quality and safety and employee safety standards, and identify and implement improvement opportunities.
Coordinate daily labor staffing in line with budgeted staffing.
Maintain adequate supplies of production materials and provide troubleshooting assistance during production runs.
Address facility issues, requirements, and changes by communicating with the on-site contractor and/or Ops Lead.
Support shipping and delivery of materials for operations.
Conduct daily inventory checks and adjustments for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and general factory supplies.
Maintain appropriate material levels based on available plant space.
Communicate production reporting to the Ops Lead for entry into SAP.
Coordinate shipping and bills of lading for finished product.
Direct and manage workforce activities to meet production needs and ensure adherence to safety, GMP, and SOP requirements.
Manage activities to meet project testing and production requirements and maintain a safe working environment.
Support Pilot Plant production planning, including allergen management and timeline coordination; attend and facilitate production meetings with R&D and Engineering.
Direct and manage Hershey and contracted labor for Pilot Plant manufacturing operations.
Assist R&D and Engineering with ingredient procurement for sales sample runs and coordinate with Dock and Warehouse Operations to protect ingredient integrity.
Assist maintenance, training, and QA managers with team activities and projects, and assist with manufacturing and maintenance tasks.
Provide safety and environmental support to the Plant Manager, including enforcing safety programs, creating job safety analyses, providing safety training, preventing and investigating accidents, and completing OSHA regulatory reporting for both facilities.
Support chemical management for the building, including storage, handling, reporting, and disposal.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
Competitive pay.
Annual incentive opportunities.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off.
Company holidays.
Flexible ways of working where applicable.
Career development programs.
Learning opportunities.
Internal mobility.
Performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being, as applicable.