Process Engineer
Hershey Co.
Posted Thursday, September 5, 2024
Posting ID: 122529_crt:1725545017503
Hazle Township, PA
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Posted Date: Sep 15, 2024
Requisition Number: 122529
Job Location: Hazleton, PA
Summary:
The Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.
The Process Lead will help drive the Hershey Lean program at the Plant by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a TPM environment. This leader will own engineering, process, and system improvements that are integral to driving down losses and improving line efficiency.
A core function of the role will be developing standards for executing tasks on the line (e.g. changeovers) and training operators and mechanics to execute standards properly. The Process Lead will play a key role in developing and managing equipment centerlines as well as structuring daily problem solving on the line to develop action plans. He / she will own tracking and maintain the loss data on the line to ensure top losses are being addressed.
In addition, the role involves guiding the line team on the creation / revision of visual management systems on the line to be used as part of Daily Direction Setting. The Process Lead is a member of the line leadership team structure and works in tight collaboration across the business unit team.
Responsibilities:
Requisition Number: 122529
Job Location: Hazleton, PA
Summary:
The Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.
The Process Lead will help drive the Hershey Lean program at the Plant by developing and implementing process improvements and building operator capabilities in a TPM environment. This leader will own engineering, process, and system improvements that are integral to driving down losses and improving line efficiency.
A core function of the role will be developing standards for executing tasks on the line (e.g. changeovers) and training operators and mechanics to execute standards properly. The Process Lead will play a key role in developing and managing equipment centerlines as well as structuring daily problem solving on the line to develop action plans. He / she will own tracking and maintain the loss data on the line to ensure top losses are being addressed.
In addition, the role involves guiding the line team on the creation / revision of visual management systems on the line to be used as part of Daily Direction Setting. The Process Lead is a member of the line leadership team structure and works in tight collaboration across the business unit team.
Responsibilities:
- Coach operators/mechanics on executing standards
- Develop standards for executing tasks on the line
- Develop and manage equipment centerlines
- Drive daily problem solving and data driven planning
- Driving process efficiency on multiple production lines
- Strong leadership skills
- Understanding of packaging and processing equipment operations
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Able to develop action plan based on problems identified on the floor
- Works independently and takes ownership of driving improvements
- Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma concepts
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills
- Experienced in data collection and analysis
- Bachelor's degree preferred OR equivalent experience
- Experience in an automated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM is preferred.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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