What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Improvement Leader position at Sealed Air Corporation?
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Job Description
The Performance Improvement Leader will serve as a key driver of continuous improvement across the manufacturing site. This role is responsible for identifying, leading, and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety, quality, and delivery. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, coach and train staff on Lean principles, and ensure sustainable improvements aligned with strategic business goals. Alternate titles for this role include: Continuous Improvement Leader, Lean Leader
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and execute continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other proven methodologies.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and root cause analyses to address operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
- Identify and assess performance improvement opportunities using data analytics, plant visits, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
- Partner with plant leadership to implement best practices across departments and support site-wide OpEx initiatives.
- Directly support and coach production floor teams in Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, TPM, SMED/QCO, Error-Proofing, and Visual Management.
- Sustain gains through coaching, auditing, and performance tracking systems.
Performance Management & Reporting
- Implement and support the site's Performance Management System (PMS) to track KPIs, cost savings, and project impact.
- Lead cost-enhancement initiatives by working with site leaders and functional teams.
- Deliver clear and concise updates to senior leadership regarding improvement efforts and progress.
- Monitor and analyze business metrics using tools such as SAP, Power BI, or similar platforms to identify trends and drive decision-making
Training & Culture Building
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leading training and workshops on Lean methodologies for frontline employees and leadership.
- Serve as a change agent to embed Lean thinking in day-to-day operations.
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Mentor and coach team members to develop internal continuous improvement capabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Demonstrated success leading Lean and Kaizen events with sustainable results.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and principles.
- Proven experience analyzing data and leading problem-solving efforts using structured methodologies.
- Excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Requisition id: 51207
Relocation: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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