The Hershey Company · 2 days ago
Sr Supervisor QA Specialist Sanitation
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading organization in the confectionery industry, and they are seeking a Senior Supervisor QA Specialist for their sanitation team. This role involves overseeing quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and providing leadership in sanitation practices across the plant.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Facilitates production activities to meet quality/safety specifications and regulatory standards by providing auditing, troubleshooting and incident management
Investigates and analyzes incidents to identify trends in product/quality safety information. Initiates corrective actions and communicates findings as appropriate. Uses various computer support systems (ex. SAP product tracking, Line Production Reporting (LPR), QIMS (Quality Incident Management System), etc.) to help isolate / solve problems
Coordinate and administer daily tasks to qualified personnel for Sanitation BU to support the plant. Ensure compliance with established standards and procedures involving safety sanitation, good manufacturing policies, housekeeping, training and other plant programs. Comply with administrative and reporting procedures outlined in the contract / handbook. Coordinate labor staffing daily with budgeted staffing. Effectively and timely communication of appropriate information to all direct reports and peers by utilizing informal and formal communications – one on ones, huddles, meetings, trainings, postings, discipline, etc
Conducts inspections in accordance with Product Excellence Program (PEP)/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliance procedures
Conducts regular internal audits which include elements of HACCP and PEP systems, documents and reports findings and follows-up on non-conformances. Conducts routine audits and inspections after cleaning or maintenance work. Reviews control point documentation, paper and/or electronic. Participate/lead verification and validation activities for PEP and Global Food Safety Initiative compliance. Supports Lean Manufacturing programs associated with the business unit, providing guidance on quality assurance principles
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of federal and state food industry regulations
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence all management levels, enabling the direction of activities of teams of employees that do not have direct reporting in this role
Understanding of sanitation and pest control practices
Familiarity with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards
Strong computer, document management skills and attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form
Ability to work flexible hours
Familiarity with Environmental Microbiological Monitoring Program to assign, oversee, or complete corrective actions
Ability to record data as needed
Strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills
Solid understanding of a production / manufacturing environment
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and application/usage of chemicals in a food environment
Strong auditing / assessment skills
Proficiency in computer programs / software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, SAP, Net Weight and QIMS
Working knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements – Food Safety, Hershey's PEP, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Process (GMP), etc
Education: B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field or equivalent related experience
Experience: 0-3 years of related experience, 3 years of experience preferred
Preferred
Prior leadership is preferred
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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