Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader

Hershey Company; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Business Unit Leader to drive strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple sites, advancing safety, quality, and efficiency. You will partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to align manufacturing strategies with Hershey’s broader goals, delivering measurable improvements.

With a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least seven years of leadership experience, you will influence senior stakeholders, mentor teams, and champion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience leading large-scale or multi-site manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong background in process engineering, production optimization, and operational leadership.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, and operational performance across multiple locations.
• Oversee multi-site production and maintenance operations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership to support resource allocation and long-term planning.
• Diagnose and resolve complex operational challenges, implementing scalable process improvements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Champion innovation and modernization across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Process optimization

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Business Unit Leader to drive strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple sites, advancing safety, quality, and efficiency. You will partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to align manufacturing strategies with Hershey’s broader goals, delivering measurable improvements.

With a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least seven years of leadership experience, you will influence senior stakeholders, mentor teams, and champion