The Hershey Company

Site Operations Leader

The Hershey Company

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Monterrey • Mexico

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Define an inspiring vision for the Manufacturing and Warehousing teams and execute it.
  • Lead the Operational Autonomy journey for the plant operations team.
  • Responsible for ensuring a culture that places high value on employee safety and food safety.
  • Independently lead teams and execute projects to eliminate root causes of manufacturing failures.
  • Coach, direct, facilitate, train, and develop BU Mgrs. and Manufacturing Supervisors to work efficiently while supporting the manufacturing mission.
  • Effectively work as part of or lead cross-functional teams to deliver against business objectives.
  • Oversee the annual budget preparation focused on Production Standards/Throughput.
  • Make department assessments, identify problems, and develop solutions that yield performance improvements.
  • Ensure effective employee relations through consistent application of work rules.
  • Coordinate, organize and deliver communication activities within and between the department and all other plant functions.
  • Accountable for performance management of salaried staff.
  • Responsible for management, development and/or assessment of training plans.
  • Support key Hershey Lean initiatives across the four (4) Business Units.

Requirements

  • Bilingual (must)
  • Has successfully led an Operational Autonomy journey (must)
  • Demonstrated ability to question and transform the status quo (must)
  • Proven capacity to define a vision, build a strategic plan and execute it to deliver desirable results
  • High energy, enthusiastic, positive attitude
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Team building skills
  • Ability to inspire and provide excellent leadership to broad and diverse workforce teams, including supervisors and large hourly teams
  • Ability to overcome resistance to change, adapt to change, and lead change
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Possesses the hunger and humility to learn
  • "Hands on"/lead by example type of approach to provide leadership and problem solving in a high-speed manufacturing, team-based environment
  • Proven track record of ability to positively motivate others and deliver business results with a high level of urgency
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Budget creation and application of cost controls
  • PC skills: SAP, Excel, Word, Power Point, social media, and other contemporary internet tools, etc.
  • SAP or other ERP system skills a plus
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and OSHA standards
  • Possesses a desire to advance and grow career
  • Willingness to consider future assignments within and outside of Manufacturing and/or to relocate within The Hershey Company to broaden your experience, develop your career, and to fill critical business needs.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Operational AutonomyBudget creationCost controlsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsTraining plan developmentPerformance managementManufacturing process improvementLean initiatives
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam buildingCommunicationAdaptabilityMotivationConstructive feedbackVision definitionStrategic planningHigh energyPositive attitude