Line Lead
About the role
The Line Lead is responsible for adhering to the handbook, and complying with regulatory requirements, company/plant policies, procedures, and rules in their area of responsibility. In addition, the Production Line Lead independently performs all assignments except the most complex or unusual, only being given instructions as to the general results expected.
Responsibilities
- Receives technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for “one of a kind” projects
- Independently proposes, plans, and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems
- Independently executes projects of extremely high complexity which have a large impact on the company's current and/or future business interests (projects may relate to any aspect of the business – people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment/processes) and/or products
- Responsible for the financial planning, direction and management of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant
- Maintains the maintenance needs of all departments in the plant
- Requires weekend work as assigned
Requirements
- Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality and cost
- Excellent people and leadership skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of production systems
- Managerial ability (communication skills, delegation, motivation, etc.)
- Problem solving and decision making abilities
- Knowledge of provisions of union contracts
- Knowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel
- Ability to read/interpret production performance reports
- Experience in manufacturing supervision
- Cost accounting background (general understanding)
- General engineering understanding
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or in a high speed, complex environment required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required
- Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity preferred
- Food manufacturing experience preferred
- SAP experience preferred
Skills
- Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality and cost
- Excellent people and leadership skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of production systems
- Managerial ability (communication skills, delegation, motivation, etc.)
- Problem solving and decision making abilities
- Knowledge of provisions of union contracts
- Knowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel
- Ability to read/interpret production performance reports
- Experience in manufacturing supervision
- Cost accounting background (general understanding)
- General engineering understanding
Benefits
The Hershey Company offers competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Specific details are provided in the employee handbook.
Pay
The pay level for this role is 1A. Details on compensation are provided in the employee handbook.
Schedule
The position requires weekend work as assigned. Specific shift details are provided in the employee handbook.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.