Manufacturing Tech Lead: Diagnostics & Reliability

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking an Assoc Mgr Manufacturing Technical Trades to apply advanced diagnostics, resolve non-obvious issues, and implement corrective actions. This role ensures safety, quality, and technical standards across all work activities, elevating equipment performance and operational reliability.

You will lead complex technical work across manufacturing and utility systems, organize cross-team tasks, drive root-cause analysis, manage technical processes or projects, and promote

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing technical trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform Complex Technical Work: The Specialist performs complex installation, repair, maintenance, and calibration across manufacturing and utility systems. They interpret specifications and technical drawings to guide activities. This ensures accuracy and reliability of technical work.
• Organize Cross-Team Technical Tasks: They plan and coordinate technical activities involving multiple teams or functions. Work is sequenced to minimize production impact. This supports seamless execution of major technical efforts.
• Lead Advanced Diagnostics and Corrective Actions: They analyze system data and use advanced diagnostic tools to resolve complex issues. Root causes and corrective plans are defined and implemented. This reduces recurring problems and strengthens reliability.
• Manage Technical Processes or Projects: They own specific technical processes or lead major technical projects. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and coordinating required tasks. This ensures compliance with safety, quality, and technical requirements.
• Apply and Promote Technical Standards: They enforce safety and technical standards across all assigned work. They identify risks and drive corrective actions. This maintains safe, high-quality operations.

Skills

Industry Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety Management

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking an Assoc Mgr Manufacturing Technical Trades to apply advanced diagnostics, resolve non-obvious issues, and implement corrective actions. This role ensures safety, quality, and technical standards across all work activities, elevating equipment performance and operational reliability.

You will lead complex technical work across manufacturing and utility systems, organize cross-team tasks, drive root-cause analysis, manage technical processes or projects, and promote