The Hershey Company · 10 hours ago
Sr Specialist, Engineering
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Hershey Company is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist to join their Capital Management group within the Engineering department. This role involves leading the execution and commissioning of medium complexity projects, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Food and BeverageManufacturingConfectioneryService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Project Installation Support
Oversee the execution of capital projects as defined by Project Manager and Project Engineers
Coordinate multidisciplinary contractor and supplier activities for all phases of equipment installation as it pertains to safety, GMP, and engineering design
Align activities between contractors and plant operations to ensure compliance with plant safety & GMP requirements
Facilitate communications and interfaces between supplier companies, external technical resources, and internal customers (Engineering, Plant Staff, Co-Manufacturing, Operations Planning, Finance, Warehouse Administration)
Continuous Improvement & Lean Principles
Participate on improvement teams to develop problem solving tools & techniques
Provide technical assistance to continuous improvement teams
Understand fundamentals of Capital Project Execution processes and policies
Independently manage projects of smaller scope and complexity
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Food Safety
Required to travel and work weekends as a required
Demonstrated breadth of experience expertise in at least one type of manufacturing equipment and related operations (Processing equipment, Packaging, Systems Controls, Mechanical/Electrical)
EITHER Bachelor's in engineering or engineering technology (prefer Elec/Mech/Mechatronics) with 3 years' work experience
OR 6-8 years' Equivalent work experience
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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