Production Line Lead: Drive Safety & Efficiency

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Production Line Lead at its West Hershey plant in Hershey, PA. This role leads hourly production personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement across the line.

You will oversee adherence to policies, tackle manufacturing challenges, and collaborate across departments to optimize operations. The base salary range is $84,560–$105,700 per year, with comprehensive Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or a high-speed, complex environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hourly production personnel to safely meet operational and business needs.
• Ensure adherence to plant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Independently execute assignments and projects, escalating only the most complex issues.
• Propose, plan, and implement solutions to address manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead high-impact initiatives that influence safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Oversee financial planning considerations within the production area.
• Collaborate across departments to support maintenance and operational needs of the plant.
• Interpret production performance reports to drive decision-making.
• Support a flexible work schedule, including weekends and all shifts as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Production Line Lead at its West Hershey plant in Hershey, PA. This role leads hourly production personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement across the line.

You will oversee adherence to policies, tackle manufacturing challenges, and collaborate across departments to optimize operations. The base salary range is $84,560–$105,700 per year, with comprehensive Total Rewards.