Mgr Manufacturing Alliances

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Financial security

Time off & flexibility

Growth & development

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Alliances to lead cross-functional alliance initiatives, optimize shared production capabilities, and guide joint ventures in innovation and risk mitigation. You will liaise with internal teams and external partners to align goals and improve overall manufacturing performance.

You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, drive logistics and procurement improvements, and promote knowledge sharing to create mutual value across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing alliances or related roles.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Alliance Manufacturing Improvement Initiatives across shared production processes with cross-company implications.
• Optimize Shared Logistics and Procurement Systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Resolve Complex Partnership Issues involving technology sharing, resource access, or operational alignment.
• Contribute to Strategic Partnership Design focusing on supply continuity, risk mitigation and value creation.
• Facilitate Knowledge Sharing and Best Practice Transfer across alliance partners to increase mutual value.

Skills

Alliance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Job description

Mgr Manufacturing Alliances

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Location: Hershey, PA Travel: 25-40%

Why Hershey:

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.

How will you fit in the big picture?

This role issues and influencing cross-functional teams. The role manages specialized alliance responsibilities, drives improvements in shared manufacturing capabilities, and supports joint ventures involving innovation and risk mitigation. It applies advanced subject matter expertise to evaluate multifaceted problems across organizations and recommend operational solutions. the SME frequently acts as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Lead Alliance Manufacturing Improvement Initiatives The role identifies and drives improvements across shared production processes with cross-company implications. It evaluates complex operational challenges and develops recommendations that influence broader strategic alignment across partners.
• Optimize Shared Logistics and Procurement Systems The role reviews partner logistics flows and identifies systemic enhancements to improve efficiency. It proposes procurement strategies that leverage shared scale and reduce total system costs, yielding measurable performance improvements across the supply chain.
• Resolve Complex Partnership Issues The role manages cross-partner challenges involving technology sharing, resource access, or operational alignment. It evaluates risks, negotiates changes to mitigate concerns, and develops solutions that strengthen trust and support long-term collaboration.
• Contribute to Strategic Partnership Design The role supports high-impact workstreams related to supply continuity, risk mitigation, and value creation. It leads components of joint venture planning and execution, contributing to innovation across the alliance ecosystem.
• Facilitate Knowledge Sharing and Best Practice Transfer The role promotes the exchange of technical expertise and operational best practices across alliance partners. It identifies opportunities for capability development and coordinates initiatives that enhance mutual value and strengthen partnership effectiveness.

Minimum Education & Requirements

5+ years

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health begin on Day 1.
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $126,720 to $158,400per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of jobrelated factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performancebased incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial wellbeing (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey's benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

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. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.To request an accommodation via phone, please call [phone] and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg