Controls Systems Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology with an electrical or mechatronics focus, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant experience in Operations, Engineering, controls, automation, maintenance, or a related field.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving complex equipment or system issues in a manufacturing environment.
- Breadth of experience with manufacturing equipment and related operations, including processing equipment, packaging systems, controls, and mechanical or electrical systems.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical work, communicate problem resolutions and learning points, and provide technical support to internal and external partners.
- Ability to develop and implement creative technical solutions for existing manufacturing systems and newly installed equipment while meeting manufacturing requirements.
- Working knowledge of project management requirements such as purchase requisitioning, contractor time monitoring, internal orders, and project timelines.
- Willingness to occasionally work shifts other than the primary second-shift assignment.
- Provide technical leadership and support to Operations and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and optimization of electrical controls, instrumentation, networking, power systems, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, servo systems, controls networks, safety systems, industrial computers, motor controls, distributed control systems, and other automation technologies.
- Perform and guide complex installation, repair, maintenance, and calibration activities across manufacturing and utility systems, using specifications, technical drawings, data, and advanced diagnostic tools to ensure accurate and reliable work.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate technical activities involving multiple teams or functions, sequencing work to minimize production impact and support safe, effective execution.
- Define root causes, develop corrective action plans, and implement sustainable solutions that reduce recurring problems and improve equipment performance and operational reliability.
- Own technical processes and lead controls-related projects of defined scope, including planning, monitoring, contractor coordination, equipment checkout, startup support, engineering design, and implementation.
- Support plant Maintenance functions and lead or participate in continuous improvement efforts that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
- Ensure plant electrical drawings, controls documentation, and software are securely maintained and kept current.
- Provide technical analysis, including cost estimates, feasibility reviews, specifications, interpretation of requirements, alternatives, and recommendations for capital solutions.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering personnel, manufacturing supervision, production employees, supplier companies, and internal customers to design and implement technical solutions.
- Apply and promote safety, quality, and technical standards, identify risks, and drive corrective actions, including adherence to applicable electrical and food-industry practices, standards, and codes.
About the company
Hershey makes and sells snacks and confections under many well-known brands, such as HERSHEY’S, REESE’S, KIT KAT, JOLLY RANCHER, ICE BREAKERS, and SkinnyPop, earning billions in revenue each year. Its products are created by baking, molding, and packaging chocolate bars, candy, and snack foods so they can be enjoyed by consumers and distributed through retailers around the world. What sets Hershey apart is its large, diverse brand portfolio and its long-standing commitment to responsible business practices and community support, including education initiatives like the Milton Hershey School. The company’s goal is to create more moments of goodness for people by delivering trusted snacks while supporting its people and communities through sustainability and social programs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Derry Township (Dauphin County), Pennsylvania
Founded
1894
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Amanda Almond starts October 12, 2026, accelerating international growth after Rohit Grover.
- Hershey raised 2026 sales guidance to 4.5%-5% after second-quarter momentum.
- North America salty snacks and strong brands like Reese’s still offset cocoa pressure.
What critics are saying
- 2025 operating income collapsed 50% as cocoa costs crushed margins.
- Pricing rose 12% while volumes fell 8%, signaling fragile demand elasticity.
- If cocoa spikes persist, Hershey’s chocolate economics threaten another earnings reset in 2027.
What makes Hershey unique
- Hershey owns iconic brands like Reese’s, KIT KAT, and Jolly Rancher across 65 countries.
- Kirk Tanner’s One Hershey strategy spans confection, salty snacks, and protein portfolios.
- Dave Hulays and Amanda Almond bring continuity while replacing seasoned internal and external leaders.
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↑ 15%The Hershey Company has appointed Amanda Almond as President, International, effective 12 October. She succeeds Rohit Grover, who spent 27 years at Hershey, including eight years in the international role. Almond brings over 30 years of consumer goods and retail experience. She joins from Vinarchy, where she served as regional managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, overseeing 57 markets. Previously, she held senior regional leadership roles at Bacardi for 12 years. Kirk Tanner, Hershey's president and CEO, said Almond is "a proven international leader who knows how to build and scale brands in markets around the world." Almond holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Edinburgh and will be based in Hershey's UK office.
The Hershey Company names Amanda Almond President, International. Seasoned Global Consumer Goods Leader Succeeds Rohit Grover HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Amanda Almond has been named President, International, effective Oct. 12, succeeding Rohit Grover. Almond brings more than 30 years of consumer goods and retail experience. She joins Hershey from Vinarchy, where she served as regional managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, following 12 years in senior regional leadership roles at Bacardi. At Vinarchy, the Bain Capital-backed global wine company, Almond led a region spanning 57 markets. During her 12 years at Bacardi, she held progressively larger leadership roles built on continued market performance. A high-energy, transformational leader, Almond is known for accelerating growth, bringing teams together and building strong performance cultures that deliver consistent, profitable results. Grover joined Hershey in 1999 and has spent 27 years building the company's business across its international regions and in the U.S., including eight years as President, International. Almond will work alongside Hershey's International Leadership Team to ensure a seamless transition. "Amanda is a proven international leader who knows how to build and scale brands in markets around the world," said Kirk Tanner, president and CEO of The Hershey Company. "She has a track record of scaling and growing businesses, bringing teams together and building high-performance cultures, and she brings the experience and energy to accelerate our international growth. I also want to thank Rohit for 27 years of leadership and dedication to Hershey. He has helped build our international markets to succeed in our next generation of growth." "Hershey's brands are loved around the world, and I'm honored to join the company at such an exciting time for its international business," said Almond. "I'm grateful to Rohit for the strong foundation he and the team have built, and I look forward to working with our teams, customers and partners to bring these iconic brands to even more consumers." Almond holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Edinburgh and advanced retail and leadership program studies from the University of Oxford and Harvard School of Business. She will be based in Hershey's U.K. office. About The Hershey Company 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(R), 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. SOURCE The Hershey Company
Procter & Gamble has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years, supported by $15.8 billion in free cash flow that comfortably covers $10 billion in planned dividend payments. Hershey offers a higher yield but faces concentrated risk from cocoa price volatility. During 2025's cocoa price spike, Hershey's operating income collapsed 50%, whilst P&G absorbed $1 billion in cost headwinds with only a 70-basis-point margin decline. P&G increased its dividend by 3% during the same inflationary period, maintaining its Dividend King status. P&G's diversification across five segments and 70 countries provides greater stability than Hershey's concentrated exposure to cocoa. P&G produced core earnings per share of $6.89 in FY2026, against Hershey's guided range of $8.36 to $8.52, which represents a rebound from 2025's depressed $6.31. Hershey may suit investors seeking higher yields and betting on cocoa price normalisation, but P&G offers more reliable income growth.
The Hershey Trust Company, trustee for Milton Hershey School Trust, sold 20,000 shares of The Hershey Company common stock for $3.4 million at $169.08 per share. The transaction was executed over two trading sessions with prices ranging from $166.74 to $171.48 per share. The sale represents 3% of the entity's directly held common stock, leaving approximately 766,000 shares in its direct account. The trust also manages 54.6 million derivative units in Class B common stock, convertible into common stock on a share-for-share basis. Hershey's net sales increased 9% in the first half of 2026. The company faces challenges from rising cocoa prices, increased competition, and potential appetite suppression from GLP-1 drugs.
Dot's Pretzels debuts 'Winning Season' football programming. * 18 Sep 2026 BY: Lily Cota HERSHEY, PA - Football season is back in full swing. That means consumers are coming together for game day traditions, watch parties and tailgates. Dot's Pretzels is joining the fanfare with new "A Winning Season Tastes Like Dot's" programming. The commercial spot and concurrent advertising showcase the rituals that bring football fans together every week and the snacks they bring along. "Dot's Original Pretzels have earned a place at the center of game day, and with limited-time Dot's Chipotle Honey, we're giving fans a sweet and smoky new way to shake up their spread." - Natalie Perera | VP of salty snacks | The Hershey Co. Placing itself at the center of it all, The Hershey Co. brand debuted a limited-time bold flavor: Dot's Chipotle Honey. "Winning seasons are built with the right ingredients, and so are great game-day spreads," said Natalie Perera, VP of salty snacks at The Hershey Co. "What makes Dot's Pretzels different is the bold, buttery-rich flavor, signature seasoning and unmistakable crunch that fans keep coming back. Dot's Original Pretzels have earned a place at the center of game day, and with limited-time Dot's Chipotle Honey, we're giving fans a sweet and smoky new way to shake up their spread." In addition to the new flavor and promos, the pretzel brand is teaming up with rookie football star Caleb Downs to put an extra emphasis on the brand's position this season. "I'm big on having a routine before a game," Downs said. "Consumers have those rituals, too, whether it's what they wear, what they watch or what they have on the table." The new flavor is available at retailers nationwide in 16-ounce resealable bags for an SRP of $5.99.