Sr Mgr BU Lead

Job Overview

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long-standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands-on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross-brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

About The Hershey Company

How will you fit in the big picture?

Accountabilities

• 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

Minimum Education & Requirements

• Minimum 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

• Additional Qualifications
• 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

The Hershey Company is an 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.