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Generalist Continuous Improvement

The Hershey Company

Edgerton, KS · full time

Listed on The Hershey Company’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This manufacturing role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives across Hershey's production facilities, using Lean methodologies and data analysis to reduce waste and losses. It suits someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys coaching teams and managing improvement projects in a fast-paced environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Change management experience
  • Ability to develop action plans from floor observations
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Data collection and analysis experience
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, results-driven environment

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years in automated manufacturing
  • Lean Manufacturing and TPM experience
  • Redzone knowledge
  • Experience training hourly and salaried employees
  • Facilitation and team building experience
  • Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% within the US

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