Lean Process Lead: Zero-Loss & Changeover Expert

Hershey Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company Memphis plant is seeking a Process Lead to drive lean initiatives and TPM. The role focuses on developing standards for line tasks, training operators and mechanics, and owning centerlines, changeovers and daily management to drive zero-loss performance.

You will lead data collection through OSI PI and related tools, collaborate across teams, and advance a zero-loss culture through structured problem solving and Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related discipline; strong problem-solving skills.
• 3+ years’ experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily problem solving and data-driven planning as the problem-solving leader for the assigned Business Unit.
• Coach operators/maintenance on executing standards.
• Implement and sustain Hershey Lean program.
• Develop and manage equipment centerlines as needed.
• Improve and implement rapid changeover/Time To target Production initiatives.
• Develop standards for executing tasks on the line.
• Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines.
• Partner with project engineers/teams to ensure successful systems start-up during design and start-up.
• Provide visibility of top losses & Zero-Based Analysis across the site.
• Development of data collection through OSI PI, and development of improvement projects.
• To be a Leader in Lean Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering initiatives: RCA, 8D’s, SMED, Kaizen events, KANBAN, VSM, Time emotion study, Headcount optimization, Just in time, 5s etc.

Skills

Strong leadership

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Independent worker

Ability to influence others

Education

BS degree in engineering or related discipline

3+ years’ experience in automated manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing experience

TPM experience preferred

Tools

OSI PI

Power BI

PowerApps

O365 tools

Excel advanced

Job description

The Hershey Company Memphis plant is seeking a Process Lead to drive lean initiatives and TPM. The role focuses on developing standards for line tasks, training operators and mechanics, and owning centerlines, changeovers and daily management to drive zero-loss performance.

You will lead data collection through OSI PI and related tools, collaborate across teams, and advance a zero-loss culture through structured problem solving and Kaizen events.