Business Unit Leader

The Hershey Company

Robinson, IL, USA
On-site
Employee safety and food safety compliance
Production leadership in manufacturing
Budget preparation and control
The Business Unit Leader is responsible for managing a Business Unit with full accountability for people safety, food safety, quality, budgeting, service, people leadership, maintenance, and project implementation

Job Summary

  • The Business Unit Leader is responsible for managing a Business Unit with full accountability for people safety, food safety, quality, budgeting, service, people leadership, maintenance, and project implementation.
  • This role requires proactive, efficient, and reliable leadership for one to three shifts in a seven-day working environment while collaborating across organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated success in this role over 3-5 years can lead to career advancement opportunities within The Hershey Company’s global supply chain network.

Matching Summary

The Business Unit Leader is responsible for managing a Business Unit with full accountability for people safety, food safety, quality, budgeting, service, people leadership, maintenance, and project implementation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Employee safety and food safety compliance
  • Production leadership in manufacturing
  • Budget preparation and control
  • Continuous Improvement process ownership
  • Team building and leadership skills
  • SAP and ERP system skills
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, OSHA standards

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to lead change and overcome resistance
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Hands-on leadership approach
  • Ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills
  • Desire to advance and grow career
  • Willingness to relocate and consider future assignments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
  • 5 years manufacturing experience preferred
  • 3 years leadership experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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