Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference-locally and globally-is part of how we do business every day.
Openings are on 2nd & 3rd shift.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.
At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.
Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.
The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.
How will you fit in the big picture?
The Team Lead Production oversees a team of subject matter experts or technical employees responsible for daily manufacturing operations within an assigned area of the Robinson plant. You will translate short-term production goals into clear daily priorities, coordinate production and maintenance activities, and resolve routine operational challenges to help deliver safe, high-quality, and consistent output.
Using fundamental leadership practices such as scheduling, prioritization, coaching, and follow-up, you will support reliable execution while reinforcing food quality, environmental, safety, and operating standards. The role also evaluates issues using available information, comparison of multiple factors, and established best practices to maintain stable operations and continuous improvement.
What will you do?
Coordinate daily production activities and assign work to maintain safe, efficient production flow within the assigned area.
Communicate shift priorities and performance expectations, monitor progress, and address issues that could affect throughput, quality, cost, or safety.
Provide day-to-day direction, work scheduling, coaching, and process guidance to subject matter experts and technical team members.
Reinforce standard operating procedures and ensure consistent compliance with food quality, food safety, employee safety, environmental, and plant requirements.
Coordinate with maintenance and other departments and shifts; document, prioritize, and follow up on maintenance notification requests in SAP PM.
Confirm that employees are properly qualified, trained, and prepared to perform assigned work productively as individuals and as part of a team.
Support labor staffing decisions in alignment with planned staffing and operational needs, including verification of employee time records.
Enter and review operational information in SAP, check quality documentation, interpret production performance reports, and follow up on exceptions and opportunities.
Resolve routine operational issues by researching relevant information, comparing contributing factors, and applying established best practices.
Promote continuous improvement by encouraging ideas, identifying opportunities, and supporting practical actions that improve plant performance.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a high-speed, complex operating environment.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required skills: Demonstrated leadership, coaching, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills; ability to work effectively across levels and interpret production performance information; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred qualifications: Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, food manufacturing experience, and SAP experience.
Benefits and Perks
At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $72,960 to $91,200 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well-being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
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