Job Description
Sr Specialist OBD The Hershey Company United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey Apr 10, 2026
Sr Specialist OBD Posted Date:
Apr 10, 2026 Requisition Number:
128348 Job Title:
Senior Operations Business Project Lead Job Location:
Hershey, PA Summary:
Responsible for the planning, managing, and ensuring the success of Salty Supply Chain portfolio and network projects by partnering with various cross-functional groups to support The Hershey Company's priorities. Projects will include Network Relocations with or without Capital Spend, Quality & Regulatory Compliance updates, low complexity commercialization initiatives, and other high complexity projects initiated within the Supply Chain. Responsibilities:
Project management process expert - owns project execution, including project initiation, project type & tier identification, and knowledge of applicable project processes
Provide a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful development and execution of projects for regulatory updates, graphics changes, manufacturing network changes, and other high complexity supply chain driven projects
Partner with, or acts as, Business Case Owner (BCO) to facilitate key decision making, remove roadblocks and outline risks to drive the projects forward through Stage Gate Process
Actively manage schedule, scope, resources, and budget
Utilize information provided by the Core Team members to integrate with project plans
Identify activities in project plan that are at risk and executes risk management plan developed in partnership with Business Case Owner (BCO)
Support development of project alternatives and scenarios
Lead projects through Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Capital Project Management systems Core Competencies:
Understanding of Supply Chain Networks, interdependencies, and trade-offs
Understanding Salty item portfolio and manufacturing IDs/Items specific to Business Units
Advanced understanding of material flow through (types, BOM setup, etc.)
Tactical Project Management through Accolade project portfolio management tool
Strong Resource Management and Planning
Process Excellence and Orientation
Negotiation and Influence
Objective decision-making abilities
Strong skills in managing multiple priorities
Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork
Strong oral and written communication skills
SAP experience
Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to make timely/sound decisions, and implement agreed upon solutions
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, be comfortable taking ownership or project deliverables, and possess the requisite skills to exceed customer expectations.
Effectively use dashboards and reporting tools (including TPS, Item Develop and Global Portfolio) to manage work Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar field
3-5+ years of related work experience in Supply Chain and/or Product Lifecycle Management
Capital Project and Process experience preferred
PMP Certified preferred
Green belt and/or Lean Six Sigma preferred The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request. Nearest Major Market:
Harrisburg
