Sr Operations Business Project Lead, Salty Snacks

Job Title: Sr Operations Business Project Lead, Salty Snacks 

Job Location: Hershey, PA/Austin, TX/Remote 


 

Summary: 

Responsible for developing and leading operational solutions to support the strategic growth objectives for the Salty Snacks Business Unit. The Sr. Operations Business Project Lead will work cross-functionally to develop and oversee implementation of supply chain solutions including capital project development, product costing, and sourcing. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop operational solutions for new and changing products and packtypes to achieve desired timing and financial targets for commercialization. 

• Lead the development of all product costs to include cost of goods sold and total delivered product costs 

• Assess operational readiness and ensure operational risks are clearly identified.  Lead resolution of issues and development of contingency plan. 

• Provide leadership role in ensuring the successful development and execution of projects for continuous improvement, network changes, and other supply chain driven projects. 

• Partner with Business Case Owner (BCO) to facilitate key decision making, remove roadblocks and outline risks to drive the projects forward through Stage Gate Process. 

Core Competencies: 

• Understanding of Supply Chain Networks, interdependencies, and trade-offs 

• Understanding of material flow thru (types, BOM setup, etc) 

• Financial and business mindset 

• Tactical project management through Accolade project portfolio management tool 

• Process excellence and orientation 

• Negotiation and influence 

• Drive objective decision-making 

• 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. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree required 

• 3-5+ years of related work experience in Supply Chain and/or Product Lifecycle Management