The Hershey Company

Engineer

• Reporting to the Staff Engineer in the Product Commercialization group
• Participates in development, execution, and implementation of low to medium complexity projects
• Develops ability to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge
• Shares technical expertise within functional area and cross functionally within the organization
• Develop problem solving skills and communicate technical subject matter
• Influence cross-functional team members and build personal networks
• Drive product innovation and growth for the US market
• Support projects in International markets
• Develop new products and processes
• Support project design and methodology
• Problem solve through application of knowledge and creative thinking
• Ensure project execution and technology transfer
• Observe, record, and evaluate experimental data
• Prepare project reports and presentations
• Provide instruction to Technical Support employees
• Support capital projects including preparation of bid specifications, installation, commissioning, and start-up of process equipment
• Work with multifunctional teams in the development of new products and processes Suitable for implementation in a manufacturing facility
• Identify key unit operations and understand the impact of key processing parameters
• Plan and execute plant trials to validate manufacturing feasibility

Research Scientist

• Lead product development projects which provide innovative new products for the Canadian and European markets.
• Perform prototyping and development from bench top to pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
• Interact closely with a cross-functional group of technical, professional, and managerial staff of R&D, as well as production, manufacturing alliances, engineering, and marketing.
• Understand the business impact of the projects.
• Apply technical rigor and scientific principles and practices.
• Provide input for technical feasibility for new product concepts.
• Partnering with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Alliances to provide technical support to drive quality and value improvement in products and process.

Senior Research Scientist

Consultant

• Partner with Kroger sales teams and Kroger by delivering actionable category and shopper insights
• Support the Hershey Salty Snack business, inclusive of SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty, Paqui, and Dots Pretzels
• Synthesize insights from multiple sources to identify opportunities
• Develop executable assortment and merchandising tactics
• Create concise selling stories to drive growth for category, retailer, and Hershey Salty Snacks
• Leverage syndicated, customer, and consumer data in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, etc.
• Develop, analyze, and proactively communicate category and competitive performance to Kroger sales and commercial teams
• Be the internal Salty Snack category expert for Kroger
• Identify Best-In-Class distribution and shelving strategies for Salty Snacks
• Develop independent relationships with customer and key decision makers
• Work collaboratively with Category Insights and Category Management teams
• Partner with Salty Sales Analyst and Hershey CMG Category Management

Category Consultant

Manager

• Own the flavor innovation strategy and execution for Dot’s Pretzels and the Bold Snacking portfolio (e.g., bold-coated pretzels, high-intensity savory snacks, new flavored snack formats).
• Lead creation of bold seasoning blends, slurry systems, and coating technologies that deliver high-impact taste and aroma.
• Translate consumer insights, sensory learnings, and emerging flavor trends into platform roadmaps and new product concepts.
• Evaluate new seasoning technologies, carriers, spices, and hydrocolloids that enhance adhesion, shelf-life, or flavor intensity.
• Ensure all flavor systems meet brand standards for boldness, authenticity, and overall sensory delight.
• Manage and develop a team of 3–5 scientists and technologists working across multiple flavor-forward snack platforms.
• Lead pilot, scale-up, and plant trials for new flavors and coating systems across Dot’s and Bold Snacking platforms.

Manager, Pretzel & Bold Snacking Seasons

Project Manager

• Lead complex HR initiatives by integrating AI‑driven solutions and digital transformation
• Partner closely with HR leadership, COEs, Technology, and business stakeholders
• Directly lead, mentor, and develop project team members
• Establish clear governance, reporting, and success metrics to ensure transparency
• Lead change and adoption strategies
• Embed AI and automation into project management schemas

HR Project Manager

• Proactively identify marketplace trends which lead to category strategies
• Optimize best-in-class processes to ensure efficient success of team goals
• Develop execution strategies to bring the strategic vision and priorities for your respective Business Unit to life
• Balance multiple workstreams at once requiring organization and prioritization
• Co-develop modular/merchandising strategies and ensure timely and accurate execution of relays
• Manage fundamental details for projects that create the future of the category, including fixture innovations, feature implementations, merchandising standards and beyond
• Leverage analytical tools such as Space Planning, MasterCard APT, Alteryx, Tableau, Nielsen suite and more
• Synthesize actionable insights using retailer data, internal/syndicated data sources, incrementality data, and shopper insights
• Enhance cross-functional capabilities by working alongside counterparts in other areas of our Advisor team
• Leverage knowledge base as a leading category expert, both to Walmart and within your team
• Question the status-quo and continually challenge yourself and the team with what is possible

Chief Technology Officer

• Support the SVP Chief Technology Officer
• Act as the first-level contact for communications
• Help the ELT member be a better leader
• Facilitate functional team meetings

Executive Assistant – SVP Chief Technology Officer

Sales

• Market Execution
• Business development
• Channel Partner Management
• Selling & Negotiation
• Planning and Execution
• Achievement Orientation

Sales Officer

• Serve as the sensory project leader to support ingredient and product quality initiatives
• Plan and execute all sensory and hedonic test methods in support of cost improvements, alternate supplier approval and shelf-life testing
• Support oversight of Sensory Laboratory Operations
• Implement collaborative studies between Tech Center and global satellites
• Work independently and as a part of a team to design, collect, analyze, interpret, and report sensory and consumer data

Research Scientist – Sensory Quality

• Lead product development projects which provide innovative new products in the Sweets and Refreshment space.
• These areas include formulation development, ingredient development, capacity expansion, supply continuity, and product transformation interactions.
• Perform prototyping and development from bench top to pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
• Interact closely with a cross functional group of technical, professional, and managerial staff of R&D, as well as production, engineering, and marketing.
• Understand the business impact of the projects.
• Apply technical rigor and scientific principles and practices.
• Provide input for technical feasibility for new product concepts.
• Partnering with Supply Chain to provide technical support to drive quality and value improvement in products and process.

Senior Research Scientist, R&D, Sweets

Human Resources

• Support day-to-day HR operations
• Provide guidance on workplace challenges
• Coach managers to lead effectively
• Contribute to leadership development initiatives

Human Resources Advisor

• Provide legal advice and recommendations with respect to all areas of employment law
• Manage and provide advice regarding terminations, discipline, restructures, reductions, selection processes, diversity, equity and inclusion, affirmative action (OFCCP) and safety compliance (OSHA)
• Provide legal advice and recommendations with respect to all areas of labor law
• Manage labor and employment administrative litigation, arbitrations and other legal investigations or proceedings
• Provide support with respect to benefits and compensation-related matters (including pay equity, FLSA, executive compensation)

Senior Manager – Labor & Employment

Outside Sales

• ensures flawless execution of store level sales and promotion plans with customer retailers in assigned territory
• masters retail execution plans by driving incremental sales
• implementing and maintaining best-in-class promotional and merchandising strategies
• ensuring 100% distribution on authorized Hershey items across all classes of trade
• building and maintaining consultative business relationships with customer Key Decision Makers (KDMs) at all levels
• partnering and collaborating with KDMs to develop and execute action plans to increase sales
• obtaining and analyzing relevant store, product, and market data and leveraging trends and analytics to build the business
• conducting store walk-throughs and gaining commitment by KDMs on successful outcomes
• achieving all merchandising objectives executing customer specific promotional plans to the sales floor

Territory Sales Lead

Supply Chain

• Responsible for completion of the cycle count program, posting inventory adjustments, and documenting SOX compliance as directed by the Supervisor - Inventory Controls.
• Oversee inventory controls as they work alongside the people and processes in this area of the plant.
• Assist Supervisor, Inventory Controls in developing, documenting, and implementing standard work practices for all raw material inventory processes.
• Perform daily cycle count activities, as scheduled/aligned with the Inventory Lead, and post corresponding adjustments.
• Prepare SOX controls documentation (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually).
• Correct any identified inventory variances and checks inventory levels on packaged and raw materials as needed.
• Manage specific inventory locations to ensure inventory is accurate and ensuring warehouse space is utilized effectively along with remaining clean and safe environment.
• Be a part of the physical inventory process and perform special counts as needed.
• Identify and bring visibility to slow moving or obsolete inventory.
• Monitor that all appropriate inventory transactions are being processed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of The Hershey Company.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Inventory Control Specialist

Business Development Rep

• Drive business growth through targeted customer marketing and sales plans
• Set clear trade, customer, category, and shopper programs
• Manage customer marketing, field sales, and supply chain activities
• Create joint business plans with distributor partners and key customers
• Co-owns and co-leads the execution of a healthy profit and loss statement

Engineer

Senior Research Scientist

Category Consultant

Manager, Pretzel & Bold Snacking Seasons

HR Project Manager

Category Consultant

Executive Assistant – SVP Chief Technology Officer

Sales Officer

Research Scientist – Sensory Quality

Senior Research Scientist, R&D, Sweets

Human Resources Advisor

Senior Manager – Labor & Employment

Territory Sales Lead

Inventory Control Specialist

Associate, Business Development Manager