Sealed Air Corporation

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Sealed Air Corporation$102K — $176K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; engineering or technical degree strongly preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in extrusion manufacturing.
  • 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial position.
  • Experience with troubleshooting process and optimization.
  • Familiarity with automation systems, PLCs, and extrusion controls.
  • Understanding of product testing and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and optimize extrusion processes for efficiency.
  • Establish and maintain machine settings and process parameters.
  • Improve product quality and production efficiency.
  • Reduce scrap and waste during production.
  • Lead product development and qualification activities.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Six Sigma.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Competitive benefits package focusing on employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all technical activities related to plastic film extrusion operations, including process optimization, product development, quality improvement, equipment reliability, and maintenance team management. The role ensures efficient production of high-quality product while maintaining safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Production Optimization
  • Monitor and optimize processes.
  • Establish and maintain machine settings and process parameters.
  • Improve quality, output rates, and production efficiency.
  • Reduce scrap, waste, and raw material consumption.
  • Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
  • Support start-up, shutdown, and process stabilization activities.


Technical Leadership
  • Lead and develop technicians.
  • Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and quality teams.
  • Conduct training programs on extrusion technology and troubleshooting.
  • Develop SOPs, work instructions, and best practices.


Product Development & Customer Support
  • Lead product development and product qualification.
  • Develop product for specific customer requirements.
  • Optimize formulations for performance and cost.
  • Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise.
  • Handle technical customer complaints and provide solutions.


Quality Management
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Monitor critical properties such as:
    -Thickness profile
    -Gauge variation
    -Tensile strength
    -Elongation
    -Haze and clarity
    -COF (Coefficient of Friction)
    -Seal strength
    -Dart impact
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for quality deviations.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions.


Equipment & Maintenance Support
  • Work closely with maintenance teams to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Support troubleshooting of:
    -Extruders
    -Dies
    -Air rings
    -IBC systems
    -Thickness control systems
    -Corona treaters
    -Winders
  • Participate in machinery upgrades and new line installations.
  • Develop preventive maintenance strategies for critical equipment.


Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote safe handling of materials, additives, and process equipment.
  • Support implementation of relevant standards.
  • Lead risk assessments and safety improvement initiatives.


Continuous Improvement
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen projects.
  • Improve OEE and reduce downtime.
  • Implement energy-saving and sustainability initiatives.
  • Support digitalization and Industry projects.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; engineering or technical degree strongly preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in extrusion manufacturing.
  • 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial position.
  • Experience with troubleshooting process and optimization.
  • Familiarity with automation systems, PLCs, and extrusion controls.
  • Understanding of product testing and laboratory procedures.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600-$176,755

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Requisition id: 55467

Relocation: No

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About Sealed Air Corporation

Sealed Air Corporation is a packaging company that creates a range of packaging solutions for food, medical, and industrial applications. The company operates in three segments: Food Care, Product Care, and Medical Applications. Sealed Air's products include packaging materials, equipment, and systems. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sealed Air has operations in more than 50 countries and serves customers in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Learn more about Sealed Air Corporation
Size
16,500 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$502.9 million
Founded
1960
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
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