Sr Team Lead Line Lead

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom.

Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location:

Hershey, PAAbout The Hershey Company The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business.

This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Production Line Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence at our West Hershey plant. This role is responsible for leading hourly production personnel while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. You will be empowered to independently identify opportunities, eliminate root causes of manufacturing challenges, and drive improvements that impact the business today and into the future—all while contributing to a culture that makes Hershey the Sweetest Place on Earth.

What will you do?

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

Minimum Education & Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or a high-speed, complex environment required

Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Food manufacturing experience preferredSAP experience preferred

Skills & Capabilities:

Strong leadership and people management skills

Change management expertise with a focus on safety, quality, and cost optimization

Effective written and verbal communication…