Sr Assoc Mgr Manufacturing Operations Management

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Team Lead Line Lead in Manufacturing Operations Management at our Hershey facility, you will play a critical role in leading a complex manufacturing area and guiding multiple interconnected teams. You will serve as a key link between frontline operations and senior leadership, ensuring alignment across safety, quality, cost, and delivery priorities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving operational excellence while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations or a related field, with demonstrated leadership of teams or production areas
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience with continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality systems, and compliance standards
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and align multiple manufacturing teams to consistently achieve performance targets across safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve operational challenges, including equipment issues and supply constraints
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and assess their impact on production
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance
• Develop and coach frontline and mid-level leaders, building a strong pipeline of future talent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level