Lean Process Lead: Zero-Loss TPM & Standards Coach

The Hershey Company; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Process Lead to drive the Hershey Lean program at the Hazleton plant. You will develop standards for executing line changes, train operators and mechanics, and lead daily problem solving in a TPM environment to reduce losses.

You will own the centerline and changeover management systems, track loss data, and collaborate with the Business Unit team to improve process efficiency across multiple production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem‑solving leader for the assigned Business Unit.
• Coach operators/mechanics on executing standards.
• Develop standards for executing tasks on the line.
• Develop and manage equipment centerlines as needed.
• Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines.
• Partner with project engineers/teams to ensure successful systems start‑up during design and start‑up.
• Assist in financial valuation for pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Change management

Influencing

Spanish (Bilingual)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OSI PI

PowerApps

PowerBI

Office 365 (O365)

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Process Lead to drive the Hershey Lean program at the Hazleton plant. You will develop standards for executing line changes, train operators and mechanics, and lead daily problem solving in a TPM environment to reduce losses.

You will own the centerline and changeover management systems, track loss data, and collaborate with the Business Unit team to improve process efficiency across multiple production lines.