Shift Lead (Nights) - Plymouth, IN
- Location
- Plymouth, IN, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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. Location: Plymouth, IN
We are mixing up something new in Plymouth, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team in the Plymouth, IN location.
Pay: 27.17/hr Biweekly pay
Total Rewards: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 1! 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time off
Shift: Night shift available (6pm-6am) Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation)
Candidate Process: Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview Post Offer background check, drug screen, and physical assessment required
Job Summary This position will report to the Production Supervisor and be responsible for maintaining production operations and standards within their department including continuous improvement of operating results by meeting schedules, controlling costs, and inventory. Coordinates activities concerned with the production of company products by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews, develops, and implements methods, SOP’s, and reports to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Communicates with supervisor to establish production and quality control standards, obtains data regarding quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
- Promotes a team atmosphere, takes pride in workmanship, must be self-motivated, and provides timely and accurate work.
- Communicates with associates on shift on an ongoing basis about the status of the shift
- Follow all SOPs for production, shipping and receiving and sanitation
- Monitor and assist Lead Supervisor with the following administrative activities
- Pre-shift inspections
- Shift reporting
- Attendance tracking
- Trains to fill in for some or all of other key positions on the shift. e.g. PMO, PC, Baker.
- Fills in for supervisors on same or other shifts when they are absent. In that capacity, temporarily assumes all responsibilities of supervisor except disciplinary.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Performs other functionally related duties as assigned
Minimum Quailifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
- 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form. Food Manufacturing experience a plus.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to lead employees in a fast-paced production atmosphere
- Good time management skills
- Organizational skills
- Familiar with MS office </
From Hershey's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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Posted 19 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job