MEXICO- Candy producer Hershey Co. will spend US$90 m to construct two new manufacturing lines in a Mexican plant in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon.
Upon completion of the expansion, the plant’s output will increase by 25%, according to a state press statement released following activity at the plant.
The investment will also create 300 new employees in addition to the 2,500 people presently working at the company.
“With this investment, we are likely to go from fourth place to third among Hershey’s largest plants,” Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia said.
Meanwhile, last month the company appointed Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer beginning September 5, 2022.
Marlene brings more than 20 years of CPG experience working across sales, category management, and brands with P&G, Unilever, and now Hershey.
Throughout her career, she has a track record of building winning partnerships inside and outside of the company with retail partners and community organizations.
Phil Stanley, who was in the position and has spent 26 years with Hershey, will leave the business to explore his next opportunity.
Additionally, Hershey is dedicated to assisting workers through a variety of competitive and comprehensive benefits to promote their well-being, future planning, and ability to manage work and life.
Recently the Hershey Company received the Great Place to Work® Certification in its U.S. operation.
The renowned prize is determined by current workers’ testimonials regarding their time spent at Hershey.
In this year’s study of current Hershey workers, fairness, pride, and leadership were cited as particular business strengths.
With this certification accolade, Hershey’s U.S. company joins operations in Brazil and India.
The certification highlights Hershey’s ongoing dedication to promoting a pleasant work experience with diversity, equity, and mentorship efforts generating real outcomes.
Hershey gives people the freedom to be whom they are while owning and developing their own professions to the fullest extent possible.
In 2022, the corporation introduced an enterprise-wide career development program to allow staff members to learn and put new concepts, actions, and abilities into practice.
Additionally, Hershey is dedicated to assisting workers through a variety of competitive and comprehensive benefits to promote their well-being, future planning, and ability to manage work and life.
Hershey will extend salaried parental leave to a maximum of 20 weeks in 2023 in order to help staff members and their expanding families.
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