Line Lead

The Hershey Company • Robinson, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Lead is responsible for adhering to the handbook, and complying with regulatory requirements, company/plant policies, procedures, and rules in their area of responsibility. The Production Line Lead independently performs all assignments except the most complex or unusual, only being given instructions as to the general results expected. They receive technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for “one of a kind” projects. With minimal direction and input from senior leadership, they independently propose, plan, and execute projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems. They independently execute projects of extremely high complexity which have a large impact on the company's current and/or future business interests (projects may relate to any aspect of the business – people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment/processes) and/or products. This role is responsible for the financial planning, direction and management of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant. They also meet the maintenance needs of all departments in the plant. The position requires weekend work as assigned and flexibility for all shifts.

Requirements

• Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality and cost
• Excellent people and leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of production systems
• Managerial ability (communication skills, delegation, motivation, etc.)
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Knowledge of provisions of union contracts
• Knowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel
• Ability to read/interpret production performance reports
• Experience in manufacturing supervision
• Cost accounting background (general understanding)
• General engineering understanding
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or in a high speed, complex environment required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all assignments except the most complex or unusual, only being given instructions as to the general results expected
• Receives technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for “one of a kind” projects
• With minimal direction and input from senior leadership, independently proposes, plans, and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems
• Independently executes projects of extremely high complexity which have a large impact on the on the company's current and/or future business interests (projects may relate to any aspect of the business – people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment/processes) and/or products
• Responsible for the financial planning, direction and management of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant
• Meets the maintenance needs of all departments in the plant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees