Specialist Packaging

The Hershey CompanyBluffton, IN
Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and/or performing activities related to packing room machine reliability, machine, and process improvements, SQF compliance, training needs, R&D, and PMO qualifications.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years snack food manufacturing machine experience or equivalent.
  • High School Education.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to change communication style to relate information in a variety of ways based on the learner.
  • Ability to read and write business-related correspondence proficiently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Strong organizational, leadership skills and ability to multi-task and work independently.
  • Green Belt certificate or ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

  • Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Technology or related field
  • Heat and Control certification.
  • Hayssen and Woodman certification.
  • Familiarity with Form, Fill and Seal baggers
  • Familiarity with Ishida and Yamato scales
  • Video Jet training
  • Metal Detection Training

Responsibilities

  • Determine skill set of all PMO’s and/or potential candidates and provide feedback and recommendations as well as needed training.
  • Provide input on PMO bids.
  • Review, maintain, update, and train employees based on PMO Tier Progression program.
  • Implement corrective action plans to reduce waste by 10% each year until waste is under 3%. Provide quarterly reports to Plant Management.
  • Manage parts inventory to facilitate repairs and PMO PM’s. Work with ATS Site Manager, Planner/Scheduler, Engineering, and Parts Specialist.
  • Develop a systematic maintenance schedule for PMO’s based on manufacturer’s recommendation and tribal knowledge of equipment. Submit to ATS Planner/Scheduler for system inclusion. Track PMO PM Completions for SQF compliance.
  • Track and improve MTTF and MTBF for key areas determined with Plant Management. Target 10% improvement by machine and operator.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including conveyors, scales, packing machines, etc. in conjunction with employees.
  • Assess machine rates for current and new products and maintain/improve rates.
  • Assist with R&D and sample requests as needed.
  • Assist with CapEx design and implementations.
  • Assist with equipment needs throughout facility as needed.
  • Maintain/coordinate metal detector health and reliability.
  • Provide input to Supervisors and PMO Training Specialist to hold all PMO’s accountable for their entire job performance.
  • You will be empowered and held accountable for the above listed job responsibilities.
  • All ancillary equipment (i.e., formers, etc.) will be your responsibility to maintain and inventory.
  • Support all plant SQF and KPI goals including continuous improvement initiatives, foreign material investigations, metal detector deviations, and customer complaint investigations.
  • Continuously seek and complete technical trainings as needed.
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