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, visit  .  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations and located in our Danbury, CT facility, the Site Manager drives performance across a chemical and packaging manufacturing site through Lean principles and continuous improvement. This role supports plant operations, sets strategy, and provides direction to Team Performance Leaders (TPLs) and cross-functional teams to achieve safe, efficient, and profitable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and execution of the production plan aligned with Company and Global Supply Chain strategy
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Operations to set and achieve short- and long-term production goals
• Drive a culture of safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Optimize resources (people, materials, equipment) to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Analyze performance metrics and adjust operations to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to plan capacity, processes, and resource needs across chemical and packaging operations
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, including waste reduction and process capability improvements
• Support new product launches and engineering-driven process improvements
• Resolve complex operational and customer-related issues
• Communicate site strategy, goals, and performance expectations clearly across teams 

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly manage and develop Team Performance Leaders and cross-functional team members
• Set goals, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Partner with HR on hiring, development, and employee relations
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and engaged team environment 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (technical or finance preferred)
• 5–10 years of experience in chemical, packaging, or related manufacturing environments
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and high-volume operations
• Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities
• Proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making
• Self-directed, adaptable, and results-oriented 

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $106,100-$182,965

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.

  Requisition id: 54770 

Relocation: No

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. 

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