Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement ManagerIowa Park, Iowa ParkSealed 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 for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world.Position SummaryAs a Process Improvement Manager, you will lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across our Food manufacturing operations, fostering a Lean culture and driving operational excellence across the plant. You will serve as the key change agent to implement best-in-class processes that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance, in alignment with Sealed Air's global Food Packaging strategy.Job DescriptionYou will:Lead and facilitate Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives that drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and service.Act as a change agent to build a strong Lean culture across all levels of the organization.Coach and train employees in Lean tools and problem-solving techniques, including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Standard Work, TPM, and Visual Management.Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.Lead Kaizen events and focused improvement projects to deliver tangible business results and sustain improvements over time.Develop and implement KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor progress, identify gaps, and communicate results to leadership.Ensure alignment of all local improvement projects with global Food Packaging objectives and Sealed Air's Operational Excellence strategy.Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability, supporting employee engagement and capability development.QualificationsWhat skills will help you succeed?Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.Proven experience implementing Lean principles in manufacturing or packaging environments (food industry preferred).Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, driving change through collaboration and communication.Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and project management with measurable business impact.Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, and performance measurement.Excellent facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills across all organizational levels.Familiarity with ERP and digital manufacturing systems (SAP preferred).Lean Black Belt required.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 globalta@sealedair.com.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.