Job Description

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 2023, Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

What does a Process Improvement Leader do?

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As a

Process Improvement Leader

, you will be responsible for driving a culture of

Operational Excellence

by applying

Lean Manufacturing

and

continuous improvement methodologies

across the plant. Acting as a

Lean champion

, you will implement best practices to enhance efficiency, eliminate waste, and support the journey toward

World-Class Manufacturing Standards

.

Why do we need you?

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1.

Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization

You will implement

Lean principles

within manufacturing production and supply chain operations, utilizing methodologies such as

Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Takt Time Analysis, and 5S

to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Your hands-on experience in process improvement and data-driven problem-solving will be essential in achieving sustainable results.
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2.

Training & Culture Transformation

As a leader in

Lean adoption

, you will provide

intensive training

to production teams, fostering a

continuous improvement mindset

and driving a

culture shift

within the organization. Your ability to coach, facilitate, and engage employees at all levels will ensure long-term success.
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3.

Sustaining Lean Improvements

You will assist

value streams

in maintaining and continuously improving the gains achieved through Lean initiatives. By standardizing best practices and ensuring consistency in Lean applications, you will help the plant achieve operational excellence and measurable business improvements.
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4.

Strategic Planning & KPI Alignment

Working closely with value stream leaders, you will guide

Hoshin planning

and ensure all

KPIs

are aligned with business objectives. Your strategic planning skills and analytical mindset will be key to achieving continuous improvement and long-term success.
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5.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement Events

Leading

Kaizen events

and managing multiple projects using

A3 (8D) problem-solving methodologies

, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency. Your project management expertise will be crucial in implementing structured and impactful improvements.
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6.

Performance Reporting & Best Practice Sharing

You will develop a Lean

reporting system

to track project progress and financial impact, providing regular updates to management. Additionally, you will share insights and exchange best practices with

Lean organizations

across other company sites to ensure continuous learning and benchmarking.

Qualifications

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Education

: Degree in

Chemical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics

(highly preferred).

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Certifications

:

Black Belt

in Lean Six Sigma (preferred).

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Experience

:

Hands-on experience in

production management

with Lean implementation. Proven

leadership experience

in driving

process improvements

and

sustained change

on the shop floor.
?

Technical Expertise

:
Advanced training in

Lean methodologies, 5S, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen

. Strong understanding of

financial measurements

and Lean throughput goals.
?

Project & Change Management

:
Skilled in

project management

, with the ability to lead and coach teams through Lean transformations. Experience working in

matrix organizations

and implementing

automated processes/systems

.

Requisition id: 49902


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.

Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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