Sr Mgr BU Lead

The Hershey Company • Hazleton, PA

7d

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Manufacturing Operations Management is a key leader responsible for driving strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple sites. This role plays a critical part in advancing operational efficiency, quality, and safety performance while aligning manufacturing strategies with Hershey’s broader business goals. You will lead complex, high-impact initiatives, partner across engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams, and influence enterprise-wide decisions through data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing at Hershey and help make it the Sweetest Place on Earth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 7 years of relevant manufacturing operations experience
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or multi-site manufacturing initiatives
• Strong background in process engineering, production optimization, and operational leadership
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
• Experience with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and safety standards in manufacturing
• Strong project management and change leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, and operational performance across multiple locations
• Oversee multi-site production and maintenance operations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership to support resource allocation and long-term planning
• Diagnose and resolve complex operational challenges, implementing scalable process improvements
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Champion innovation and modernization across the manufacturing lifecycle

What This Job Offers

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