Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Senior$4.6B raised
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,…
Part-Time Culinary I - Hershey's Chocolate World $18
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$18/hr
Entry level$4.6B raised
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,…
Location: Granby Nous sommes à la recherche d'un électrotechnicien pour rejoindre notre équipe chez Hershey à Granby sur le quart de soir et de jour! Rejoignez-nous dans cette aventure stimulante! Sommaire de l’emploi L’…
Skills: Electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming, Instrumentation, Process control, Preventive maintenance
Job Location: Robinson, IL Summary: The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Heath, Payday, Whoopers, Milk Duds, Reese’s Pieces, Mounds, and Almond Joy in a high-speed complex en…
Job Location: Lancaster, PA Position Type: Hourly The Hershey Company Lancaster plant is a Non-Union plant producing Licorice Products such as Twizzlers, Nibs, and Pull & Peel in a high-speed complex environment. We have…
Skills: PLC Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems Maintenance, Instrumentation, Schematic Reading, Motor Controls
Senior Director Procurement, Packaging & International
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Senior+$4.6B raised
Job Overview The Hershey Company is seeking our next Senior Director of Procurement to lead Packaging and International procurement category strategy development and implementation. This position will report to the Chief…
Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Summary: The Sales Development Executive will be responsible for end-to-end visicooler(VC) lifecycle management, ensuring optimal deployment, performance, and maintenance of assets t…
Job Overview Demand Planning & S&OP Analyst | Pleno | Bilingual - ENG Location: Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil. Bilingual: Yes | Advanced English | Trilingual Desirable: English + Portugues + Advanced Spanish Who are w…
Skills: Demand Planning, S&OP, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Portfolio Management
Summary: Location: Birmingham South, AL Flexible Schedules Available To be considered for this role, candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to the following zip codes: 35007,35014,35040,35043,35044,35045,3504…
Skills: Sales, Merchandising, Retail execution, Inventory management, Display building
Summary: Location: Birmingham South, AL Flexible Schedules Available To be considered for this role, candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to the following zip codes: 35007,35014,35040,35043,35044,35045,3504…
Skills: Selling Skills, Merchandising, Retail Execution, Account Management, Distribution Management
Senior Director Procurement, Packaging & International
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Senior+$4.6B raised
Job Overview The Hershey Company is seeking our next Senior Director of Procurement to lead Packaging and International procurement category strategy development and implementation. This position will report to the Chief…
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,…
Skills: Consultative Selling, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Retail Execution, Merchandising
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$4.6B raised
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,…
Skills: Product development, Confectionery formulation, Chocolate formulation, Scale-up, Process optimization
Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$4.6B raised
Location: Hazle Township, PA Position Type: Hourly Summary: The Hershey Company, Hazleton Plant, in Hazle Township, PA is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey's …
Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$4.6B raised
Job Location: Hershey, PA Reporting to the Manager, Sweets & Refreshment R&D and working at the Technical Center in Hershey, PA, the Research Scientist position is assisting on high complexity initiatives, leading workst…
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,…
Skills: Consultative Selling, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Retail Execution, Merchandising
Role Title: Discounter Channel Manager Locati on: London Summary: Hershey is a fast-growing confectionary company within the UK, aiming to drive growth across all channels ahead of the category. We are looking for a driv…
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,…
Skills: Sales, Consultative selling, Data analysis, Relationship management, Merchandising
Lead medium to high complexity product development initiatives for the salty snacks portfolio from concept through commercialization. Drive formulation, process development, and scale-up while providing technical leadership and mentoring to cross-functional teams.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of relevant experience in food science or product development with a focus on baked snacks. Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Full job description
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.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.
At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.
The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose
How will you fit in the big picture?
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Salty R&D and based at the Hershey Technical Center in Hershey, PA, the Staff Scientist, Salty R&D will provide technical leadership for medium to high complexity product development initiatives across the Hershey Salty Snacks portfolio. This role operates with a high level of autonomy, partnering cross-functionally to deliver innovation, renovation, and maintenance projects from concept through commercialization. The successful candidate will leverage strong scientific expertise, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to develop next-generation baked and salty snack products while supporting key brands across the Dot’s and filled pretzel platforms.
What will you do?
Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization, partnering with Marketing, suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, QRC, Project Management, and Innovation teams.
Drive development of next-generation baked and salty snack products through formulation, process development, and scale-up.Identify and evaluate emerging ingredients, technologies, and industry trends through supplier engagement and industry events.
Design, execute, document, and communicate research related to salty snack formulation and baking processes.Analyze technical and consumer data to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
Provide technical expertise supporting innovation, renovation, and maintenance initiatives across the Salty Snacks portfolio.
Support product and research data accuracy and enrichment within S4 and other Hershey systems.
Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance to Manufacturing and cross-functional partners.
Build and leverage relationships with suppliers, consultants, and industry experts to accelerate business results.
Travel domestically up to 25-30% as required.
Minimum Education & Requirements
5+ years of relevant experience in food science, product development, or related technical disciplines. This aligns with Hershey’s job level guidance requiring 5+ years of relevant experience for comparable senior technical leadership roles.
Proven record of successfully commercializing new products and delivering product improvements.
Experience with baked snack formulation, processing, sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and scale-up activities.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
Strong collaboration skills and experience working across functions and with external partners, including suppliers, consultants, and co-manufacturers.
Experience mentoring junior scientists and providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and platforms.
Ability to occasionally support projects outside standard business hours, including nights or weekends.
Education:
BS, MS, or PhD in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with baked snacks formulation and processing is required.
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 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 [email protected]. 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.
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
Offices: 19 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, US · Carretera Guadalajara, El Salto, Jalisco 00CP45680, MX · Pudong Road, Shanghai, 200120, CN · 5750 Explorer Dr, Mississauga, ON L4W 0B1, CA · 2701 Otis Corley Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712, US
Consumer Packaged GoodsConsumer GoodsSnack FoodService IndustryBrand MarketingPackaging ServicesConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
Offices: 19 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, US · Carretera Guadalajara, El Salto, Jalisco 00CP45680, MX · Pudong Road, Shanghai, 200120, CN · 5750 Explorer Dr, Mississauga, ON L4W 0B1, CA · 2701 Otis Corley Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712, US
Consumer Packaged GoodsConsumer GoodsSnack FoodService IndustryBrand MarketingPackaging ServicesConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing