Job Location: Annville, PA
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) 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, Dot's Pretzels, 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. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow., we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next.
How will you fit in the big picture?
The Sr Analyst, Digital Systems plays a critical role in enabling Hershey's digitally integrated manufacturing strategy at the Annville Fulfillment Center-a state-of-the-art, highly automated facility focused on innovation, reliability, and real-time data-driven operations.
What will you do?
Provide plant-level IS/OT support, troubleshooting and resolving issues across SCADA, MES/MOM, and automation systems
Support implementation and maintenance of Ignition SCADA and IIoT-enabled systems
Act as liaison between plant operations, engineering, and corporate IT
Execute and troubleshoot SQL queries and databases
Support PCs, servers, printers, network equipment, barcode and telecom systems
Support cloud and virtualized solutions
Support corporate digital projects (testing, training, deployment)
Maintain network/server health and escalate as needed
Support disaster recovery and data protection programs
Deliver strong end-user support
What strength will you bring?
Experience with SCADA systems (Ignition preferred)
Knowledge of OPC-UA, MQTT, IIoT architectures
SQL and data visualization tools
MES/MOM systems (e.g., Traksys)
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
Exposure to Python, JavaScript, or similar
SAP / WMS (Blue Yonder) exposure a plus
Cloud and virtual systems knowledge
Strong troubleshooting and independence
Manufacturing experience preferred
Minimum Requirements
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, or related
Experience: Minimum 3+ years supporting IT/OT or manufacturing digital systems
Benefits and Perks
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Career development opportunities
Why Annville Fulfillment Center?
The Annville Fulfillment Center is Hershey's next-generation digital facility, leveraging automation, real-time analytics, and innovative technologies to drive supply chain excellence.
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 individuals 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.
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