Sr Team Lead Line Lead

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• Sr Team Lead Line Lead
• Posted Date: Oct 29, 2026
• Requisition Number: 130439

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, PA

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

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

SAP 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 skills
• Knowledge of production systems and manufacturing processes
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Understanding of union contracts and labor relations
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

Knowledge of product quality standards and regulatory requirements

• General understanding of cost accounting and engineering principles
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Pay and benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $X to $X 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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