Industrial Excellence Trainer

Sealed Air; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Excellence Trainer to champion safety initiatives and enhance training programs. This role is pivotal in fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance at the Hamilton site. You will empower teams with essential knowledge and skills, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with leadership to promote proactive safety measures. If you are passionate about making workplaces safer and have a proven track record in safety compliance and training, this is your chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment that values growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and career development

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Leadership role with real impact

Chance to shape safety culture

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and support Zero Harm goals.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training programs for employees.
• Monitor safety performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Safety Compliance

Training Development

Continuous Improvement

Education

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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 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.

At Sealed Air, we are committed to excellence in safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As our Industrial Excellence Trainer (internal title: EAT Trainer), you will play a key leadership role in driving a strong safety culture, enhancing training programs, and ensuring compliance across our Hamilton site.
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be at the forefront of safety and operational excellence, empowering teams with the knowledge and skills they need to work safely and efficiently. If you’re passionate about building a Zero Harm culture, training & developing people, and making workplaces safer, this is the role for you!

Your Role & Responsibilities:

As an Industrial Excellence Trainer, you will:

• Be a safety champion – Lead safety initiatives and support our Zero Harm goals.
• Drive compliance & best practices – Develop and improve Occupational health and safety (OH&S) and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) systems, policies, and risk assessments.
• Analyse & improve safety performance – Monitor incident trends, conduct root cause analyses, and implement solutions.
• Facilitate impactful training programs – Deliver and coordinate critical safety, operational, and compliance training for employees.
• Empower teams through knowledge – Ensure employees are properly trained in first aid, fire warden duties, forklift operation, quality standards, and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate & support leadership – Work closely with managers and supervisors to promote proactive safety measures and ensure compliance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement – Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and employee engagement.
  

What we're Looking For:

We need a proactive, passionate leader who can inspire and drive change. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A strong commitment to workplace safety – Safety is at the core of everything we do.
• 5+ years of experience in a comparable industry or similar role.
• Exceptional communication & leadership skills – The ability to engage, train, and motivate teams at all levels.
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset – Someone who takes initiative and finds practical solutions.
• Experience in safety compliance & training – Knowledge of EH&S regulations, risk assessments, and training programs.
• The ability to drive cultural change – Encouraging compliance, continuous learning, and a positive safety culture.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills – To develop reports, policies, and training materials.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when needed – Supporting manufacturing operations.
• In line with business objectives, perform other duties as assigned.
  

What's In It for You?

• A leadership role where you make a real difference
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• A collaborative & supportive work environment
• The chance to shape safety culture & training excellence

Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people safe, developing skills, and driving excellence in the workplace!

Requisition id: 49720

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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