Sr Operations Business Project Leader

The Hershey Company - Hershey, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hershey, PA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr Operations Business Project Leader is responsible for managing key international projects, primarily focusing on Europe, the Middle East, and World Travel Retail. This role involves developing operational solutions, providing recommendations to leadership, and implementing plans for production capacity expansion and margin enhancement. The position requires leveraging supply chain knowledge and technical skills to drive solutions in a dynamic business environment, while also supporting cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the formulation, evaluation, strategy setting, and presentation of product and process solution alternatives.
• Leads the development of product line standard cost estimates for business case evaluation.
• Analyzes operational problems, identifies probable root causes, and recommends solutions.
• Develops capital projects through completion and serves as a project leader during capital project development and approval.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4-8 years related experience in Procurement/Contract Manufacturing/Project Management.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing, preferably within CPG/confection industry.
• Prior project management skills.
• Strong skills with PCs, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite (Specifically Excel and PPT).
• Logical thinking and basic knowledge of statistical modeling techniques.
• Business acumen with the ability to relate commercial needs to supply chain solutions.
• Strong interpretation of P&Ls as well as product costing development.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain management concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; very strong in data and reporting accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
• Self-starter with time management and project management skills to meet key timelines.
• Solution-oriented with a focus on finding solutions for challenging problems or projects.
• Ability to work with multicultural and multifunctional teams.
• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and explain mathematical concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Team facilitation skills and experience, with the ability to effectively interface with all levels across multiple departments.