The Hershey Company · 2 months ago
Factory Engineering Manager
Bluffton, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, and they are seeking a Factory Engineering Manager to oversee the factory’s assets and ensure their safety and productivity. This role involves leading the Engineering Team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing capital projects to support the growth of the Salty Snacks business.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Ensure all manufacturing site assets, including process equipment and facilities, operate safely and comply with all applicable regulations
Ensure assets are available and capable of sustaining expected production rates while meeting product quality requirements
Lead the safety culture of the engineering team by prioritizing Safety by Design and coaching/enforcing safe practices
Collaborate with the Sr. Technical Assurance Manager to develop: Staffing strategies and training/development plans The factory 5-year Capital Plan
Align with leadership and capital governance teams to support factory investment priorities
Partner with the Factory Capital Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of small and minor capital project execution
Review all project budget requests and confirm that cash flow forecasts align with the factory budget
Serve as the factory’s technical representative for corporate-led major capital investments
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Work with R&D to recommend new manufacturing technologies
Coordinate maintenance and repair services and request specialized services when needed
Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend rebuilds or replacements
Manage relationships with contract maintenance services
Support the Maintenance Site Manager in promoting safe operating practices
Manage interactions with local, state, regional, and federal agencies
Oversee third-party commercial maintenance services
Manage staff scheduling within the established budget
Act as the primary liaison between Factory Engineering and Corporate Engineering
Identify, select, and manage suitable service providers for various contracted services
Collaborate on projects with Operations, Safety, and Quality functions
Build relationships with Factory Engineering Managers and Subject Matter Experts across the Salty Snacks network and the broader Hershey manufacturing network
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
10+ years of experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment
5+ years of team leadership experience
5+ years of project management experience, including at least 3 years using a stage-gate process
Experience managing minor capital projects or workstreams within major capital projects, with budget responsibility of at least $3–5MM
Experience managing a portfolio of small capital projects totaling $1MM+ annually
Preferred
PMP Certification from PMI
EIT or PE License
Subject Matter Expertise in one or more primary domains: Process (Bulk Receiving, Batching & Mixing, Baking), Fill & Pack (VFFS, Carton & Case Pack, Palletizing), Electrical & Automation, Maintenance & Reliability
Subject Matter Expertise in one or more secondary domains: Functional Safety, Process Wastewater Treatment Systems, Dust Hazard Management, Hygienic Air Handling Systems, Fire Protection Systems
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
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