Team Performance Lead

Sealed Air; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 94,558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Parental leave

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid elder care

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Reading, Pennsylvania is seeking a Team Performance Lead to supervise daily shift operations and align production with safety, quality and productivity goals. The role reports to the Production Manager and coordinates with Production Management, Control and Shipping to meet priorities.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, managing attendance, and driving continuous improvement. Shifts are rotating; compensation includes a premium on 2nd/3rd shifts and a pay rate of $30–$33 per

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team or supervising employees.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Word.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexible schedule based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Coordinate production priorities with Production Management, Control and Shipping.
• Identify training gaps and support learning through lessons.
• Prepare shift manning schedules and manage attendance and holidays.
• Facilitate shift meetings and root cause problem solving.
• Coach team performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel

Word

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Team Performance Lead

Reading (Paper)

Requisition ID

55001

Shift: ROTATING

Shift Premium Amount: $.75 FOR 2ND AND $1.00 3RD

Pay Rate: $30 - $33

Sealed Air is seeking a driven professional to fulfill our current opening in Reading, Pennsylvania. This position is for rotating shifts. The qualified candidate will report to the Production Manager. The Team Performance Leader (TPL) is accountable for leading daily shift operations and assisting the Management team as needed to meet performance goals. Additionally, the TPL will coordinate production requirements by communicating production priorities established through Production Management, Production Control, and Shipping, as well as ensuring orders are processed with an emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. This role will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of the team and taking appropriate actions when an individual or team is not meeting goals in safety, productivity, and quality; and meeting continuous improvement objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality: Proactively take actions to minimize scrap, spoilage, customer returns, and direct teams to ensure that quality indicators are tracked and up to date
• Production: Audit standards, update shift production targets, ensure service functions (For Example: Warehouse, Core Cutting, Plate-making, Supply Depot, Maintenance) do not impact shift productivity, and potentially be available as back-up or extra manpower to prevent line stoppage. Lead and direct teams to ensure proper line balancing and take appropriate action to meet business needs
• Training: The TPL is expected to identify training gaps and create and utilize SPL's (Single Point Lessons) to close these gaps
• Administrative: Prepare shift manning schedules to ensure proper coverage and production is achieved. Record attendance and document vacation and holidays taken. Document absenteeism and elevate and report unfavorable trends. Advise management of employee issues that may require their immediate attention to Safety, Quality, Production and Personnel issues
• Prepare and start up production meetings for the shift. Facilitate real-time root cause problem solving and ensure escalation protocols are followed (linking support functions)
• Develop team maturity: Coach and counsel teams through accountability matrix, motivate team to achieve goals, and ensure effective team communication
• Assist management in assessing individual and team performance and development
• Support and champion business decisions
• Direct individuals and/or teams regarding immediate actions when necessary to meet Safety, Quality, or Productivity measures
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Function as a key communicator which includes both internal and external communications regarding critical issues impacting the department's performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a team and/or supervising employees, preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be well organized, and be a team player
• Computer knowledge (SAP, Excel, Word)
• Demonstrated safety commitment
• Positive work history with an ability to manage multiple tasks
• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
• Assist and support Lean initiatives within the department
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
• As a team member, follow all safety, quality, and plant GMP
• Flexible work schedule based upon project demands and business needs

Benefits and Perks

• dental insurance
• life insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible benefit account
• parental leave
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• retirement plan
• 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

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

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.

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