Sr Team Lead Line Lead

Job Location:

Robinson, ILPay Level: 1A

Summary:

The Line Lead is responsible for adhering to the handbook, and complying with regulatory requirements, company/plant policies, procedures, and rules in their area of responsibility. In addition, the Production Line Lead:

Independently perform all assignments except the most complex or unusual, only being given instructions as to the general results expected

Receives technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for “one of a kind” projects

With minimal direction and input from senior leadership, independently proposes, plans, and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems

Independently executes projects of extremely high complexity which have a large impact on the on the company's current and/or future business interests (projects may relate to any aspect of the business – people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment/processes) and/or products

Responsible for the financial planning, direction and management of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant

Meets the maintenance needs of all departments in the plant

The position requires weekend work as assigned

To be considered, you must also be flexible for all shifts

Skills and Experience:

Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality and cost Excellent people and leadership skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of production systems

Managerial ability (communication skills, delegation, motivation, etc.)Problem solving and decision making abilities

Knowledge of provisions of union contracts

Knowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirements

Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel

Ability to read/interpret production performance reports

Experience in manufacturing supervision

Cost accounting background (general understanding)
General engineering understanding

Minimum Requirements and

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred   Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or in a high speed, complex environment required

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity preferred

Food manufacturing experience preferred SAP experience 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.

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