As a Line Lead, you will be responsible for the financial planning and directing and managing the activities of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant. The Line Lead has 24-hour accountability for the area(s) assigned. It will coordinate activities with Team Leads, Process Lead, and Reliability Lead to meet performance goals and support the Hershey Lean process in the plant.
The Line Lead is responsible for adhering to the handbook and complying with regulatory requirements, company/plant policies, procedures, and rules in their area of responsibility.
In addition, the Production Line Lead:
Independently performs all assignments except the most complex or unusual, only being given instructions as to the general results expected
Receives technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for "one of a kind" projects
With minimal direction and input from senior leadership, independently proposes, plans, and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems
Independently executes projects of highly high complexity that have a large impact on the company's current and/or future business interests (projects may relate to any aspect of the business - people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment/processes) and/or products
Responsible for the financial planning, direction, and management of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant
Meets the maintenance needs of all departments in the plant
The position requires weekend work as assigned
To be considered, you must also be flexible for all shifts
Operational support; coaching and development
Review, prioritization, and execution of daily operations
Strategic activities: change management and project execution
Leadership of the Hershey Lean Initiative; ensure the area of responsibility supports all plant goals daily and weekly; reviewing results with staff
Coordinate and administer daily interactions between the assigned area of responsibility and all other departments in the plant, including peers across shifts.
Ensure personnel have proper qualifications, are adequately trained, and are motivated to work productively both as part of a team and individually
Skills and Experience:
Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality and cost