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Reliability Lead

Posted Date:  Oct 23, 2026
Requisition Number:  130668

Location: Hershey, PA


Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

How will you fit in the big picture?

With general or limited direction, provide technical expertise or partner sites to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, improve reliability and support maintenance and continuous improvement activities

What will you do?

  • Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to Manufacturing Alliance Partner sites to trouble shoot equipment, process, maintenance and reliability issues and drive sustainable solutions
  • Lead and support equipment reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives focused on preventative maintenance, asset performance, equipment availability, and implementation of manufacturing best practices.
  • Partner with site Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external resources to identify opportunities, resolve technical challenges, and improve safety, quality, reliability and operational performance
  • Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement activities, utilizing tools such as root cause analysis, DMAIC, Kaizen and other improvement methodologies to identify losses and implement corrective actions.
  • Support technical and capital projects from concept through implementation, including development of technical solutions, equipment/vendor evaluation. Project execution, installation, commissioning, startup, and ongoing performance support.
  • Effectively execute multiple priorities while being flexible, adaptive and responsive to quickly changing production requirements and needs.
  • Work independently and collaboratively across functions to identify technical needs, troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues, and develop sustainable solutions that support partner operations

Minimum Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
•Experience working with consumer-packaged goods manufacturing and packaging equipment
•Reliability-centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
•Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
•Leading projects, driving change, and influencing without authority.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work. 

  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health 

  • Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match 

  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable 

  • Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility 

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility. 

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $89,040 to $113,300 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

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

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