Process Lead
About The Position
The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a non-union plant producing a variety of Reese’s products (such as; Pieces, Cups, Take 5, Nutrageous, Sticks, and Fast Break) as well as Whatchamacallit, and Almond Joy & Mounds in a high-speed complex environment. Along with finished products, the Stuarts Draft plant is a Center of Excellence for peanut processing (cleaning, sorting, roasting, pressing, grinding for butter and penuche) as well as chocolate-making. The Process Lead will help drive the Hershey Lean program at the Plant by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a TPM environment. This leader will own engineering, process, and system improvements that are integral to driving down losses and improving line efficiency. A core function of the role will be developing standards for executing tasks on the line (e.g. changeovers) and training operators and mechanics to execute standards properly. The Process Lead will play a key role in developing and managing equipment centerlines as well as structuring daily problem solving on the line to develop action plans. He / she will own tracking and maintain the loss data on the line to ensure top losses are being addressed. In addition, the role involves guiding the line team on the creation / revision of visual management systems on the line to be used as part of Daily Direction Setting. The Process Lead is a member of the line leadership team structure and works in tight collaboration across the business unit team.
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills
- Understanding of packaging and processing equipment operations
- Strong problem solving skills
- Able to develop action plan based on problems identified on the floor
- Works independently and takes ownership of driving improvements
- Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma concepts
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills
- Experienced in data collection and analysis
- Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in an engineering or related discipline preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach operators/mechanics on executing standards
- Develop standards for executing tasks on the line
- Develop and manage equipment centerlines
- Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning
- Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
