Performance Improvement Leader

Sealed Air; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Performance Improvement Leader in Ohio to drive continuous improvement aligned with site and corporate goals. You will oversee the Performance Management System, coach teams on lean leadership, and lead training to sustain improvements.

The role requires strong analytics, communication, and collaboration to push for efficiency and higher performance while aligning with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; technical degree preferred.
• 5-8 years minimum manufacturing experience.
• Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Able to work independently and within a team with minimal guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and professional presentation skills.
• Flexible, innovative and able to set priorities.
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with high-volume operations.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Change Agent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving performance across the site.
• Develop and propose goals aligned to strategic objectives and cascade them site-wide.
• Ensure the Performance Management System is implemented and audited at all levels.
• Coach all site levels on lean leadership: Go See, Ask Why, Always Show Respect.
• Provide training on the Performance Management System and lean tools.
• Track performance to targets and ensure the PDCA cycle addresses gaps.
• Coordinate with global improvement initiatives and share best practices.
• Assist in policy deployment and tracking of execution at the site.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Change agent

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Organization & planning

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor Degree

Technical degree preferred

Green Belt Certification preferred

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. Westrive 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 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Performance Improvement Leader is responsible for continuous improvement efforts for the site and ensuring business objectives are in alignment with key performance indicators (KPI’s), departmental goals, and improvement initiatives. Responsible for implementation and success of the Performance Management System across the site. Ensures the Performance Management System is functioning in accordance with established terms of reference.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving performance. This will include routine status reviews of the Focused Improvement Registries across the site for effectiveness and impact to goals.
• Develop and propose goals which support strategic business objectives for the site. Ensure these goals are cascaded throughout the site and also ensure improvement initiatives are in place to reach these goals.
• Ensure the Performance Management System is implemented and sustained through verification at all levels of the organization. This includes having an effective system in place that ensures audits are taking place at all levels of responsibility.
• The Performance Improvement Leader will coach all levels of the site on the Performance Management System with a focus on 3 principles of lean leadership; Go See, Ask Why, and Always Show Respect.
• Ensure proper training is provided for all levels to support and sustain the Performance Management System. This includes training on the Performance Management System implementation and also lean tools to support the system.
• Track performance to planned levels/targets and make sure the PCDA cycle is functioning in a manner that addresses gaps.
• Synchronize the site with global improvement activities and initiatives. Ensure best practices from site are shared with others.
• Assist in policy deployment for the site including goal setting and tracking of execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required, technical degree preferred
• 5-8 years minimum manufacturing experience
• Green Belt Certification preferred

• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
• Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities
• Polished presentation, business acumen and facilitation skills
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with high volume operations
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Change Agent Experience

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,900 - $141,335
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.

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.

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.