The Hershey Company · 5 hours ago
Assistant Manager - Senior Operations Business Project Leader
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Hershey Company is seeking an Assistant Manager – Senior Operations Business Project Leader responsible for project management and creating operational solutions for key international markets. The role involves developing operational solutions, providing recommendations to leadership, and supporting cross-functional project teams to enhance production capacity and drive margin improvements.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Participates in the formulation, evaluation, strategy setting, and presentation of product and process solution alternatives (i.e., product offerings, profitability, and the manufacturing solutions)
Leads the development of product line standard cost estimates for business case evaluation
Develops capital projects through completion and serves as a project leader during capital project development and approval
Analyzes operational problems, identifies probable root causes, and recommends solutions
Qualification
Required
Strong business process management
Relationship building abilities across various levels
Strong leadership to drive result
Coach and motivate cross functional supply chain team
Team Player – must be able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move towards consensus
Flexible – must be open to taking calls with various time zones
Strong exposure to manufacturing, preferable within CPG/confection industry
Prior project management skills
Strong skills with PCs, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite (Specifically Excel and PPT)
Logical thinking, basic knowledge of statistical modeling techniques
Business Acumen – ability to relate commercial needs to supply chain solutions; strong interpretation of P&Ls as well as product costing development
Basic knowledge of supply chain management concepts
Strong analytical skill and problem-solving skills; Very strong in data and reporting accuracy
Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
Self-starter – needs to be able to work independently using time management and project management skills to hit key timelines
Solution-Oriented – eager to find a solution for challenging problems or projects
Ability to work with multicultural and multifunctional teams
Good communication skills, ability to understand and explain mathematical concepts
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Team facilitation skills and experience, ability to effectively interface with all levels over multiple departments
Education: BS/BA in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
Experience: Prefer minimum of 4-8 years related experience in Procurement/Contract Manufacturing/Project Management
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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2025 (10)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
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2021 (4)
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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
Deepak Bhatia
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
2026-01-22
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