Performance Improvement Leader

Sealed Air Corporation; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 81,900 - 141,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Rogers, AR is seeking a Performance Improvement Leader (PIL) to drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving across the site. This role leads cross-functional teams, facilitates Kaizen events, and champions continuous improvement to deliver sustained performance and measurable impact.

Your responsibilities include coaching Lean principles, deploying DMAIC, 5S, Standard Work and other tools, and reporting progress to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing/operations/supply chain/continuous improvement.
• Experience leading projects/teams/CI initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed and highly organized with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategies.
• Serve as Lean champion promoting operational excellence and problem-solving culture.
• Lead Kaizen events and value stream improvement initiatives.
• Coach Lean and Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis.
• Train and empower leaders and cross-functional teams in Lean principles.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Power Apps

SQL

Python

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.

Job Description

The Performance Improvement Leader (PIL) is responsible for driving operational excellence through the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies across the site. This person serves as a Lean champion who leads cross-functional teams to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and sustainable performance for the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategies across the facility
• Serve as the site's Lean champion, promoting a culture of operational excellence and structured problem-solving
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and value stream improvement initiatives
• Apply and coach Lean and Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Kanban, Error Proofing, Root Cause Analysis, and other continuous improvement tools
• Coach leaders, Team Performance Leaders (TPLs), and cross-functional teams in Lean principles, problem-solving techniques, and standard work
• Attend Daily Integration meetings to partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable process improvements
• Track, communicate, and report continuous improvement project progress, financial impact, KPI performance, and initiative results to site leadership
• Audit processes and standards to ensure improvements are sustained
• Share best practices and lessons learned across departments and throughout the network to support operational excellence
• Conduct Lean principles training as needed
• Build organizational capability by developing problem-solving skills and continuous improvement competencies throughout the workforce
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts to address operational challenges and eliminate recurring issues
• Develop electronic tools to aid in the automation of production data collection and analysis

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, continuous improvement, or a related environment
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, teams, and/or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of delivering results with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and deploying Lean Manufacturing systems
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Understanding of manufacturing financial metrics, operational KPIs, and business performance drivers
• Experience with Power BI, SAP, Power Apps, or similar business systems and analytics tools
• Programming experience using SQL, Python or similar

Pay Transparency

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

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Other benefits designed to promote well-being

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.