Sealed Air Corporation

Performance Improvement Leader

Sealed Air Corporation • $80K — $110K *
Rogers, AR 72756In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement
  • Proven experience leading projects and teams
  • Strong communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-directed and highly organized with ability to deliver results independently

Responsibilities

  • Lead deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategies
  • Serve as the Lean champion promoting operational excellence
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops
  • Coach teams in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Partner with cross-functional teams in Daily Integration meetings to implement improvements
  • Track and report continuous improvement project progress and results
  • Develop electronic tools for production data collection and analysis

Benefits

  • Opportunity to drive operational excellence and make a significant impact
  • Environment that fosters accountability and employee engagement
  • Chance to work closely with diverse cross-functional teams
  • Professional development opportunities in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Access to continuous improvement tools and resources to enhance skills
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Performance Improvement Leader ("PIL") is responsible for driving operational excellence through the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies across the site. This person serves as a Lean champion who leads cross-functional teams to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and sustainable performance for the plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategies across the facility
  • Serve as the site's Lean champion, promoting a culture of operational excellence and structured problem-solving
  • Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and value stream improvement initiatives
  • Apply and coach Lean and Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Kanban, Error Proofing, Root Cause Analysis, and other continuous improvement tools
  • Coach leaders, Team Performance Leaders (TPLs), and cross-functional teams in Lean principles, problem-solving techniques, and standard work
  • Attend Daily Integration meetings to partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable process improvements
  • Track, communicate, and report continuous improvement project progress, financial impact, KPI performance, and initiative results to site leadership
  • Audit processes and standards to ensure improvements are sustained
  • Share best practices and lessons learned across departments and throughout the network to support operational excellence
  • Conduct Lean principles training as needed
  • Build organizational capability by developing problem-solving skills and continuous improvement competencies throughout the workforce
  • Lead structured problem-solving efforts to address operational challenges and eliminate recurring issues
  • Develop electronic tools to aid in the automation of production data collection and analysis

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, continuous improvement, or a related environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects, teams, and/or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of delivering results with minimal supervision


Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training
  • Experience facilitating Kaizen events and deploying Lean Manufacturing systems
  • Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of manufacturing financial metrics, operational KPIs, and business performance drivers
  • Experience with Power BI, SAP, Power Apps, or similar business systems and analytics tools
  • Programming experience using SQL, Python or similar

Requisition id: 55607

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
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$502.9 million
Founded
1960
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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