Senior Manager, Business Unit Lead – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

The Senior Manager, Business Unit Lead will drive strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple Hershey sites. This senior leader will shape operational efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance while aligning manufacturing strategy with broader business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, and overall operational performance across several locations.
• Oversee multi‑site production and maintenance operations to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Provide data‑driven insights to senior leadership for resource allocation and long‑term planning.
• Diagnose and resolve complex operational challenges, implementing scalable process improvements.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to influence enterprise‑wide decisions.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Strong track record of leading high‑impact, multi‑site initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams and influence strategic decisions.
• Data‑oriented mindset with experience presenting insights to senior executives.

Required skills