Night Packaging & Equipment Reliability Specialist

Hershey Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Bluffton, Indiana, seeks a Packaging Specialist to enhance packing room reliability and efficiency. This role involves managing parts inventory, implementing improvement plans, and providing hands-on training to PMO candidates.

Applicants should possess 3-5 years of snack food manufacturing experience and a High School diploma. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, along with a willingness to develop further technical qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years snack food manufacturing machine experience or equivalent.
• Ability to develop maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to packing room machine reliability.
• Implement corrective action plans to reduce waste by 10% each year.
• Assess machine rates for current and new products.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and write business correspondence

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Leadership skills

Green Belt certificate

Education

High School Education

Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Heat and Control certification

Hayssen and Woodman certification

Job description

The Hershey Company in Bluffton, Indiana, seeks a Packaging Specialist to enhance packing room reliability and efficiency. This role involves managing parts inventory, implementing improvement plans, and providing hands-on training to PMO candidates.

Applicants should possess 3-5 years of snack food manufacturing experience and a High School diploma. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, along with a willingness to develop further technical qualifications.