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Continuous Improvement Leader

simpsonville, sc • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Management & Operations

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What will you do as a Continuous Improvement Leader at Sealed Air?

As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will be the driving force behind Lean transformation across manufacturing and supply chain operations. This is a hands‑on, shop‑floor‑focused role where you will coach teams, lead Kaizen events, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement. You will work directly with plant leadership and frontline teams to embed Lean thinking into daily operations and ensure improvements are sustained – not episodic.

  • Lead and sustain Lean manufacturing initiatives across plant operations
  • Coach and train operators, supervisors, and leaders in Lean principles
  • Drive cultural change through hands‑on implementation, not theory
  • Facilitate and lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops
  • Standardize Lean tools and methods across sites

Lean Tools You Will Apply Daily

  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • SMED / Quick Changeover (QCO)
  • 5S & Visual Management
  • Error Proofing (Poka‑Yoke)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Measurement & Impact

  • Develop and maintain Lean project tracking and reporting
  • Quantify and communicate financial impact of improvements
  • Ensure consistency and sustainability of Lean gains
  • Partner with global CI teams to share best practices

What do you need to succeed?

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred: Industrial, Chemical, Electrical)
  • 5+ years experience driving Lean in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred
  • Proven success leading Kaizen events on the shop floor
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and change‑management skills
  • Ability to influence without authority and engage frontline teams
  • Passion for developing people and building a CI culture

Requisition id:53125

Relocation: Yes

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.

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