Engineering & Projects Leader — CAPEX, Reliability & Sustainability

Pretzels, Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing: Medical, wellness

Financial Security: Competitive pay

Time Off & Flexibility: PTO & holidays

Growth & Development: Training &Mob

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Manager Engineering & Projects to lead CAPEX and civil infrastructure initiatives at our US operations. You will plan budgets, schedule, and execute projects, while ensuring compliance with GMP, EHS, and food safety standards.

You will manage asset reliability, procurement, vendor relations, and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, cost-effective improvements that support manufacturing excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• PMP certification and a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering are required.
• 7+ years in engineering project management with at least 4 years in PM and 1-2 years in plant civil/building maintenance, preferably in Food & Beverage.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, EHS, and statutory compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, execute, monitor, and close CAPEX, infrastructure, sustainability, and related projects with governance and timelines.
• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of civil infrastructure, utility systems, and assets.
• Oversee fabrication, workshop, procurement, contractor management, and vendor evaluations to support maintenance and projects.
• Drive asset reliability, continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and cost optimization across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, Food Safety, and documentation through audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Project Planning & Scheduling

Budgeting & Cost Analysis

Vendor & Contractor Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Communication & Negotiation

Presentation & Reporting

Education

PMP Certification

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP/ERP

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Manager Engineering & Projects to lead CAPEX and civil infrastructure initiatives at our US operations. You will plan budgets, schedule, and execute projects, while ensuring compliance with GMP, EHS, and food safety standards.

You will manage asset reliability, procurement, vendor relations, and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, cost-effective improvements that support manufacturing excellence and sustainability.