Process Lead

The Hershey Company; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Process Lead to drive the Hershey Lean program at the Hazleton plant. You will develop standards for executing line changes, train operators and mechanics, and lead daily problem solving in a TPM environment to reduce losses.

You will own the centerline and changeover management systems, track loss data, and collaborate with the Business Unit team to improve process efficiency across multiple production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem‑solving leader for the assigned Business Unit.
• Coach operators/mechanics on executing standards.
• Develop standards for executing tasks on the line.
• Develop and manage equipment centerlines as needed.
• Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines.
• Partner with project engineers/teams to ensure successful systems start‑up during design and start‑up.
• Assist in financial valuation for pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Change management

Influencing

Spanish (Bilingual)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OSI PI

PowerApps

PowerBI

Office 365 (O365)

Job description

Summary:

The Process Lead will help drive the Hershey Lean program at the Plant by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a TPM environment. This leader will drive process, system and operational improvements that are integral to facilitate in our vison to create a zero-loss culture. A core function of the role will be developing standards for executing tasks on the line (e.g. changeovers) and training operators and mechanics to execute standards properly.

Job Location: Hazleton, PA

Summary:

The Process Lead will help drive the Hershey Lean program at the Plant by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a TPM environment. This leader will drive process, system and operational improvements that are integral to facilitate in our vison to create a zero-loss culture. A core function of the role will be developing standards for executing tasks on the line (e.g. changeovers) and training operators and mechanics to execute standards properly.

The Process Lead will own the centerline and changeover Daily Management Systems, in addition to driving actions through the other Daily Management Systems. He / she will own tracking and maintain the loss data on the line to ensure top losses are being addressed. The Process Lead is responsible to advance the zero-loss mindset though harnessing data and communicating the losses in an unbiased manner paired with a problem‑solving methodology to rid the process of the loss. The Process Lead is a member of the line centric leadership team and works in tight collaboration across the Business Unit team.

Responsibilities:

• Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning as the problem‑solving leader for the assigned Business Unit


• Coach operators/mechanics on executing standards


• Develop standards for executing tasks on the line


• Develop and manage equipment centerlines as needed


• Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines


• Partner with project engineers/teams to ensure successful systems start‑up during design and start‑up


• Assist in financial valuation for pipeline items, capital projects, new item costing, etc.


• Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:


• Strong leadership skills in leading teams of people


• Strong problem‑solving skills


• Ability to influence others in the organization when proposing change


• Able to develop action plan based on problems identified on the floor


• Works independently and takes ownership of driving improvements


• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools


• Demonstrated excellent communication skills


• Experienced in data collection and analysis




• Preferred experience with OSI PI, PowerApps, PowerBI, O365 tools, etc.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• 1 to 3 Years’ experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred


• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred

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.

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