Group Performance Leader

Sealed Air Corporation; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Holyoke, MA, is seeking a Group Performance Leader to drive on-time production scheduling and lead teams toward safety, quality, and efficiency targets. You will coordinate with support groups to meet performance objectives and continuously improve site operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership, with experience in PSM, Lean/Six Sigma, and analytics tools such as SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or Operations preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing/operational leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with equipment and systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement systems; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt+ preferred.
• Comfort working in safety/compliance-driven environments with monthly reviews (PSM).
• Leadership experience including coaching, evaluations, and staff development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional presentation.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and other analysis tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives daily performance of production teams across shifts.
• Manages Team Performance Leads and production staff focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors daily performance KPIs and implements strategies to increase output and reduce costs.
• Coordinates planned maintenance activities with Maintenance.
• Ensures operations align with Global Supply Chain plans and company goals.
• Collaborates to meet safety and environmental objectives for the department.
• Supports problem-solving on safety, quality, and performance on the floor.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma

PSM Knowledge/Experience

Communication Skills

MS Office Suite

Power BI

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

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, visitwww.sealedair.com.

Position Summary

The Group Performance Leader (GPL) is responsible for driving the on-time execution of the production schedule, as well as leading the production teams in meeting performance targets. This position leads meetings with support groups to address safety standards, performance, quality, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Drives daily performance of the production teams on various shifts.
• Manages the Team Performance Leads (TPLs) and production team members emphasizing focus on safety, quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manages daily performance and performance KPIs and implements strategies to increase output, reduce costs, and optimize site resources.
• Works with Maintenance to coordinate planned maintenance activities.
• Directs all activities related to operations and production in accordance with Global Supply Chain's business plan and the strategic goals of the Company and business units.
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve safety and environmental performance objectives for the department.
• Coordinates EHS and supports monthly safety reviews that include Process Safety Management (PSM) covered processes.
• Supports problem solving activities related to safety, quality and performance on the production floor and administers disciplinary action.
• Communicates the Company's and Global Supply Chain's strategic goals and vision for site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Technical, Business, or Operations preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing/operational leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on understanding of industrial equipment and systems.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement Systems; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt+ preferred
• This role operates in a Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated environment. Prior PSM experience is not required; however, candidates should be comfortable working in compliance-driven settings with strict safety and regulatory standards, and leading monthly safety reviews that include PSM covered processes.
• Leadership experience includes managing direct reports, assigning work, providing coaching and training, writing and delivering performance evaluations, and developing staff development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional presentation.
• Skilled in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and other analysis tools preferred.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $74,500-$128,455

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Relocation:Yes

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.