Senior Manager, Chocolate R&D & Innovation

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking an Sr Mgr R&D US CMG Hersheys to lead R&D strategy and execution for brand innovation, renovation, and adjacent chocolate platforms. Based at the Technical Center in Hershey, PA, you will guide a team of 8–10 professionals and partner with Insights, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sensory and Regulatory teams to translate consumer needs into winning products.

You will drive portfolio execution, build talent, and lead new product development from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in food product development, innovation and commercialization with demonstrated people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D strategy and execution for brand innovation and related platforms.
• Guide a team of 8–10 professionals and technicians; collaborate with Insights, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sensory and Regulatory teams.
• Drive portfolio execution with priorities, resources, goals, timelines and risk management.
• Develop talent and organizational capability; coach and grow the team; ensure engagement and career development.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking an Sr Mgr R&D US CMG Hersheys to lead R&D strategy and execution for brand innovation, renovation, and adjacent chocolate platforms. Based at the Technical Center in Hershey, PA, you will guide a team of 8–10 professionals and partner with Insights, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sensory and Regulatory teams to translate consumer needs into winning products.

You will drive portfolio execution, build talent, and lead new product development from