Sr Mgr BU Lead

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• Sr Mgr BU Lead
• Posted Date: Nov 4, 2026
• Requisition Number: 130822

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.

Location: Hershey, PA

The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as White & Dark Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo, Syrup & Cookies and Crème in a high-speed complex environment.

West Hershey Sr Mgr BU Leader

How will you fit in the big picture?

As the Sr Mgr BU Lead, you will lead a business unit within Manufacturing Operations, overseeing teams and large-scale projects or processes with significant operational impact. You will translate strategic short-term plans into consistent execution while advancing safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement. This highly visible role communicates directly with senior leadership and partners across production, maintenance, manufacturing control systems, quality, and environmental health and safety to solve complex challenges and strengthen operational excellence.

What will you do

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams responsible for production, repair, and maintenance activities, setting clear priorities and removing barriers to performance.
• Manage major manufacturing projects and processes, coordinating cross-functional resources, mitigating risk, and ensuring new capabilities, system changes, and equipment improvements support operational goals.
• Develop and execute short-term operating plans by evaluating production data, identifying constraints, and deploying actions that improve throughput, workflow, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Champion employee safety and food safety while ensuring adherence to quality, environmental, regulatory, and employee health and safety standards; oversee corrective actions with key partners.
• Lead continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and manufacturing control systems, including root-cause problem solving and disciplined follow-through.
• Prepare and communicate project updates, performance insights, risk assessments, and recommendations that support senior-leadership decisions and resource allocation.
• Coach and develop leaders, build strong employee relations through visible floor leadership, and foster an engaged, high-performing culture.
• Oversee budget preparation and cost controls while balancing service, quality, productivity, and long-term business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

: 7+ years of relevant manufacturing or equivalent experience. Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Proven ability to lead through change, motivate diverse teams, and deliver results with urgency.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, OSHA standards, budget controls, and ERP tools such as SAP.

Benefits and Perks

• At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health begin on Day 1.
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable.
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility.
• Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $130,320 to $162,900 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training.
• In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable).
• Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at

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