Assoc Mgr Mfg Site Lead

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Associate Mgr Manufacturing Site Lead is responsible for overseeing building operations within the Semiworks facility (York, Pa) and operations at the Tech Center (Hershey, Pa), including but not limited to the following tasks. Oversee maintenance, production, and project activities. Overseeing the annual Semiworks budget preparation, directs the implementation, and maintains budget control over building finances. Lead procurement efforts for ingredients and production supplies as needed for each individual project. Manage working inventories of supplies and ingredients to ensure on-time production. Ensure product distribution through channels are on time and within budget. Responsible for ensuring a culture that places a high value on employee safety and food safety to comply with all OSHA and FDA regulations. Coordinate production planning to ensure compliance with allergen segregation and work with all parties involved to ensure the timelines are met. Working location will be dependent on the innovation strategy of the individual projects.    

What will you do?

Production Supervision & Operational Support:

• Ensure proper segregation of materials is met for any allergen/process requirements.


• Ensure compliance with established standards in the areas of food quality & safety and employee safety. Identify and implement opportunities for improvement.


• Coordinate labor staffing daily in coherence with budgeted staffing.  


• Ensure an appropriate supply of misc. production supplies.


• Provide knowledge of all operations within the facility to be able to provide troubleshooting assistance as needed during production runs.


• Responsible for addressing facility issues/requirements/changes as they arise by communicating them with on-site contractor and/or Ops Lead.


• Support shipping and delivery of materials to support the operations.

Inventory Management:

• Responsible for daily inventory checks and adjustments for all raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and general factory supplies.


• Responsible for maintaining appropriate material levels within the plant based on available space.


• Communicate production reporting to Ops Lead for entry into SAP


• Coordinate Shipping and BOL creations for finished product.  

Direct and manage activities of workforce personnel as it relates to production needs:

• Ensure the entire workforce is adhering to safety, GMP, and SOP requirements.


• Manage activities to ensure all testing and production requirements are met per project need.


• Ensure a safe working environment for entire workforce.

Pilot Plant production support:

• Support production planning efforts for the Pilot Plant to manage allergens and ensure timelines are met. This will also include attending and facilitating production meetings with R&D and Engineering to review the production requirements.


• Direct and manage the activities of the Hershey and contracted labor force for all manufacturing operations in the Pilot Plant.


• Assist R&D and Engineering in the procurement of ingredients for sales sample runs and work with Dock and Warehouse Operations to ensure the integrity of the ingredients for the production.


• Assist maintenance, training and QA managers with team activities and projects


• Assist with manufacturing and maintenance tasks

Safety Coordinator: 

• Provide safety and environmental support to the Plant Manager; this includes enforcing safety programs, creating job safety analysis for equipment and processes, providing safety training, accident prevention, accident investigation, and OSHA regulatory reporting for both facilities. This position also supports all chemical management for the building, including storage, handling, reporting, and disposal.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associates degree in Business Administration and/or equivalent experience is required. 
Experience: 3+ years in related field of work is desired.  Experience in food processing, consumer goods, or manufacturing environment is preferred

• Knowledge of employee safety, OSHA regulations, sanitation, GMP and QA guidelines and policies.


• Knowledge of products and processes associated with food manufacturing.


• Knowledge of equipment setup and operations.


• Knowledge in general mechanical understanding.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Computer skills, including ability to use databases, SAP, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Software.


• Licensed power industrial truck (including forklift, personal scissors lift, and pallet lift and delivery truck) operator and trainer.


• Ability to plan, communicate, and perform with minimal managerial oversight.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and 100 lbs. with help, bend, stoop, and kneel in the process of performing all job responsibilities.

Benefits & Perks