Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Sealed Air Corporation; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 102,600 - 176,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air in Holyoke, MA seeks an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead plastic film extrusion operations, optimize processes, develop products, and manage safety and cost-efficiency. You will provide technical support to production, maintenance, and quality teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in extrusion and automation, and a focus on quality, safety, and cost control within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of extrusion manufacturing experience.
• 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience troubleshooting processes and optimization.
• Familiarity with automation systems, PLCs, and extrusion controls.
• Understanding of product testing and lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and production optimization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership to maintenance and production teams.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions and best practices.
• Drive product development and customer technical support.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Extrusion

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Automation

Quality testing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLCs

Automation controls

Extrusion equipment

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 to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories.

To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

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

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.