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Sealed Air lists this Manufacturing Lead opportunity in reading, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Team Performance Leader (Manufacturing Operations)Lead Manufacturing Operations with Sealed AirSealed Air is seeking an experienced Team Performance Leader (TPL) to join our manufacturing operations team in Reading, PA. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a motivated Production Team Lead, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Leader, Production Coordinator, or Operations Leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.As the Team Performance Leader, you will oversee daily production activities, lead shift operations, coach production teams, and ensure operational excellence across safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Production Management, Production Control, Shipping, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production goals while maintaining world-class manufacturing standards.If you're passionate about lean manufacturing, employee development, process improvement, and operational leadership, we'd love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily manufacturing operations during assigned rotating shifts.Coordinate production priorities with Production Management, Production Control, Shipping, Warehouse, and Maintenance.Monitor production schedules and ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.Balance production lines to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.Provide hands-on support when needed to prevent production interruptions and line stoppages.Ensure support functions including Warehouse, Core Cutting, Plate-Making, Supply Depot, and Maintenance do not negatively impact production performance.Champion a strong safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with plant safety procedures, GMP standards, and company policies.Monitor key quality metrics including scrap, spoilage, waste reduction, customer returns, and production defects.Identify quality concerns and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance.Ensure production documentation, audits, and operational standards remain accurate and up to date.Lead, coach, mentor, and motivate production employees to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.Conduct shift meetings and communicate daily production priorities.Identify training needs and develop Single Point Lessons (SPLs) to improve workforce capability.Foster accountability through performance coaching, employee engagement, and continuous feedback.Support employee performance evaluations and professional development initiatives.Promote effective communication across departments and shifts.Drive Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.Facilitate real-time root cause analysis and structured problem solving.Escalate operational issues appropriately while coordinating with support departments.Support business improvement projects focused on efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.Prepare shift staffing schedules to ensure adequate production coverage.Track attendance, vacation, holidays, and absenteeism trends.Maintain production records and operational documentation.Report personnel, production, safety, and quality concerns to management promptly.Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant operations environment.Previous experience as a Team Lead, Shift Lead, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or other frontline leadership role preferred.Experience coordinating production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.Working knowledge of SAP ERP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and standard manufacturing systems.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining operational efficiency.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.Flexibility to work rotating shifts based on business and production requirements.Preferred SkillsManufacturing OperationsProduction LeadershipTeam ManagementLean ManufacturingContinuous Improvement (CI)Root Cause AnalysisKaizen5S MethodologyGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Production PlanningWorkforce SchedulingEmployee Coaching & DevelopmentPerformance ManagementQuality AssuranceSafety ComplianceOperational ExcellenceKPI MonitoringProcess ImprovementWarehouse CoordinationCross-Functional CollaborationSAP ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordManufacturing KPIsProductivity ImprovementChange ManagementPreferred Certifications (Nice to Have)Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or Black BeltOSHA Safety Training (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30)APICS/ASCM CertificationCertified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Certified Manufacturing Professional (CMfgP)Why Join Sealed Air?Competitive hourly pay of $30–$33/hourShift differential for evening and overnight schedulesLeadership development opportunitiesCollaborative manufacturing environmentOpportunity to lead continuous improvement initiativesCareer growth within a global manufacturing organization
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reading, PA, 19601, US
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