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Target 10% improvement by machine and operator\nMaintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including conveyors, scales, packing machines, etc. in conjunction with employees.\nAssess machine rates for current and new products and maintain/improve rates.\nAssist with R&D and sample requests as needed.\nAssist with CapEx design and implementations.\nAssist with equipment needs throughout facility as needed.\nMaintain/coordinate metal detector health and reliability.\nProvide input to Supervisors and PMO Training Specialist to hold all PMO’s accountable for their entire job performance.\nYou will be empowered and held accountable for the above listed job responsibilities.\nAll ancillary equipment (i.e., formers, etc.) will be your responsibility to maintain and inventory.\nSupport all plant SQF and KPI goals including continuous improvement initiatives, foreign material investigations, metal detector deviations, and customer complaint investigations.\nContinuously seek and complete technical trainings as needed.\nRelationships/Contacts\nWork with employees, supervisors, trainers, and training department to continuously improve training program, employee skills, and troubleshooting guides.\nWork with Engineering, Maintenance, and outside resources as needed to maintain/improve equipment.\nTrack current film waste by operator and by machine and determine corrective actions using root cause analysis. Work with PMO Training Specialist and PMO’s to improve operator effectiveness.\nTrack and communicate packing operator PM and span adjustment compliance to meet SQF requirements.\nPMO’s will report to Plant Management for production matters and provide the Packaging Specialist updates as it pertains to his/her responsibilities.\nPrior Experience\nQualifications\n3-5 years snack food manufacturing machine experience or equivalent.\nHigh School Education.\nRequired Skills/Abilities\n Strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to change communication style to relate information in a variety of ways based on the learner.\nAbility to read and write business-related correspondence proficiently.\nProficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.\nStrong organizational, leadership skills and ability to multi-task and work independently.\nGreen Belt certificate or ability to obtain.\nThe Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. 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