Packaging 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

Packaging Specialist

Requisition Number: 129043

This is a night shift position.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and/or performing activities related to packing room machine reliability, machine, and process improvements, SQF compliance, training needs, R&D, and PMO qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine skill set of all PMO’s and/or potential candidates and provide feedback and recommendations as well as needed training.
• Provide input on PMO bids.
• Review, maintain, update, and train employees based on PMO Tier Progression program.
• Implement corrective action plans to reduce waste by 10% each year until waste is under 3%. Provide quarterly reports to Plant Management
• Manage parts inventory to facilitate repairs and PMO PM’s. Work with ATS Site Manager, Planner/Scheduler, Engineering, and Parts Specialist
• Develop a systematic maintenance schedule for PMO’s based on manufacturer’s recommendation and tribal knowledge of equipment. Submit to ATS Planner/Scheduler for system inclusion. Track PMO PM Completions for SQF compliance
• Track and improve MTTF and MTBF for key areas determined with Plant Management. Target 10% improvement by machine and operator
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including conveyors, scales, packing machines, etc. in conjunction with employees.
• Assess machine rates for current and new products and maintain/improve rates.
• Assist with R&D and sample requests as needed.
• Assist with CapEx design and implementations.
• Assist with equipment needs throughout facility as needed.
• Maintain/coordinate metal detector health and reliability.
• Provide input to Supervisors and PMO Training Specialist to hold all PMO’s accountable for their entire job performance.
• You will be empowered and held accountable for the above listed job responsibilities.
• All ancillary equipment (i.e., formers, etc.) will be your responsibility to maintain and inventory.
• Support all plant SQF and KPI goals including continuous improvement initiatives, foreign material investigations, metal detector deviations, and customer complaint investigations.
• Continuously seek and complete technical trainings as needed.

Relationships/Contacts

• Work with employees, supervisors, trainers, and training department to continuously improve training program, employee skills, and troubleshooting guides.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, and outside resources as needed to maintain/improve equipment.
• Track current film waste by operator and by machine and determine corrective actions using root cause analysis. Work with PMO Training Specialist and PMO’s to improve operator effectiveness.
• Track and communicate packing operator PM and span adjustment compliance to meet SQF requirements.
• PMO’s will report to Plant Management for production matters and provide the Packaging Specialist updates as it pertains to his/her responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years snack food manufacturing machine experience or equivalent.
• High School Education.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to change communication style to relate information in a variety of ways based on the learner.
• Ability to read and write business-related correspondence proficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, leadership skills and ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Green Belt certificate or ability to obtain.

Preferred Skills

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Technology or related field
• Heat and Control certification.
• Hayssen and Woodman certification.
• Familiarity with Form, Fill and Seal baggers
• Familiarity with Ishida and Yamato scales
• Video Jet training

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

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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.