Production Manager

Sealed Air Corporation; Lester Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Value Stream Leader for Liquibox operations under the Plant Manager. You will drive production planning, Lean Six‑Sigma initiatives, and cross‑functional teamwork to deliver profitable growth and safety outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in manufacturing, with molding experience and strong data analysis using MS Excel. On‑site hours are mornings, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Technical and/or Finance discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Molding experience required.
• Injection molding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs all production activities in alignment with the plant's goals.
• Leads Lean improvement projects and Six-Sigma initiatives.
• Sets production targets and manages resources and budget.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize safety and efficiency.
• Develops and implements operational processes and performance metrics.
• Provides coaching and supervision to supervisory staff.

Skills

MS Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Technical or Finance)

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.

Job Description

Shift: Morning - Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Scope of This Position

Liquibox, under the Sealed Air organization - Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Leader will develop and drive the manufacturing processes through continuous improvement to deliver and sustain profitable growth. The fundamental task will be to assist the Plant Manager in the operation of the department, develop strategy and provide functional direction to Group Performance Leaders and Team Performance Leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborates with Plant Manager and sets short- and long-term production goals for the site.
• Directs and manages the overall production plan for the operation.
• Collaborates with functional area managers on the determination of materials, space, equipment and personnel needs as well as the development and implementation of processes, procedures, assignment and execution of functional responsibilities, and determination of budget and costs constraints.
• Communicates the Company's and Global Supply Chain's strategic goals and vision for site.
• Evaluates performance against production goals and adjusts allocations of resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, materials) as needed to optimize quality and amount of equipment, machinery and components produced, market share of customers, quality of services provided, and cost-efficiency of operations.
• Reviews and analyzes reports of key business performance data, collaborates with management team on operations, and maintains knowledge of current market trends and best practices for region and industry.
• Engages the team in supervising day-to-day operations.
• Provides strategic guidance and resources to troubleshoot highly complex issues related to departmental operations and customer service.
• Initiates engineering projects and new product launches.
• Leads Lean improvement projects and acts as the liaison between Lean improvement personnel and their respective groups.
• Develops and leads the implementation of operational initiatives in support of Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing (e.g., department utilization improvement, process capability enhancement, customer satisfaction, employee involvement).
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. -Sets and communicates standards, deploys resources, and achieves clear and measurable performance expectations for the operation.

Internal Interaction Required With

• Production Operators
• Support Personnel (i.e., Operations, Production Control, RD&E, Training, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Quality, etc.)

Manages

• Has full managerial responsibility which includes having direct reports, assigning work to staff, coaching and training employees, setting goals, being accountable for performance evaluations, plan staff development, and makes and approves people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR (including recruitment, promotions, terminations, and compensation).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Required; Technical and/or Finance discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing work experience
• Molding experience required
• Injection Molding experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
• Green Belt Certification preferred
• Has direct reports, assigns work to staff, provides coaching and training, sets goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plans staff development, and makes and approves people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply MS Excel and other analysis tools to real-world problem-solving
• 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

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.

Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].