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Group Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as engineering, operations management, or a natural science. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your H-1B petition, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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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.
Position Summary
The Group Performance Leader (GPL) is responsible for driving the on-time execution of the production schedule, as well as leading the production teams in meeting performance targets. This position leads meetings with support groups to address safety standards, performance, quality, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Drives daily performance of the production teams on various shifts.
- Manages the Team Performance Leads (TPLs) and production team members emphasizing focus on safety, quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Manages daily performance and performance KPIs and implements strategies to increase output, reduce costs, and optimize site resources.
- Works with Maintenance to coordinate planned maintenance activities.
- Directs all activities related to operations and production in accordance with Global Supply Chain's business plan and the strategic goals of the Company and business units.
- Collaborates with colleagues to achieve safety and environmental performance objectives for the department.
- Supports problem solving activities related to safety, quality and performance on the production floor and administers disciplinary action.
- Communicates the Company's and Global Supply Chain's strategic goals and vision for site.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Technical, Business, or Operations preferred.
3-5 years of relevant manufacturing/operational leadership experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on understanding of industrial equipment and systems.
Experience in Continuous Improvement Systems; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt+ preferred.
Leadership experience includes managing direct reports, assigning work, providing coaching and training, writing and delivering performance evaluations, and staff development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional presentation.
Skilled in MS Office Suite.
Experience with SAP, Power BI, and other analysis tools preferred.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Salary Range: $86,500-$149,270
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.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Position Summary
The Group Performance Leader (GPL) is responsible for driving the on-time execution of the production schedule, as well as leading the production teams in meeting performance targets. This position leads meetings with support groups to address safety standards, performance, quality, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Drives daily performance of the production teams on various shifts.
- Manages the Team Performance Leads (TPLs) and production team members emphasizing focus on safety, quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Manages daily performance and performance KPIs and implements strategies to increase output, reduce costs, and optimize site resources.
- Works with Maintenance to coordinate planned maintenance activities.
- Directs all activities related to operations and production in accordance with Global Supply Chain's business plan and the strategic goals of the Company and business units.
- Collaborates with colleagues to achieve safety and environmental performance objectives for the department.
- Supports problem solving activities related to safety, quality and performance on the production floor and administers disciplinary action.
- Communicates the Company's and Global Supply Chain's strategic goals and vision for site.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Technical, Business, or Operations preferred.
3-5 years of relevant manufacturing/operational leadership experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on understanding of industrial equipment and systems.
Experience in Continuous Improvement Systems; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt+ preferred.
Leadership experience includes managing direct reports, assigning work, providing coaching and training, writing and delivering performance evaluations, and staff development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional presentation.
Skilled in MS Office Suite.
Experience with SAP, Power BI, and other analysis tools preferred.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Salary Range: $86,500-$149,270
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.
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.
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.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Group Leader and confirm the listed education requirement is a specific bachelor's degree field, not a general degree. A vague job description weakens the specialty occupation argument at USCIS and invites a Request for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Group Leader in your specific work location before negotiations. Your employer must certify at least that wage on the Labor Condition Application, so knowing the floor protects you.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Group Leader or closely related supervisory titles. Prior filings signal that the company's legal team already understands the specialty occupation requirements for this role type.
Align your credential documentation to the job description
If your degree title doesn't map directly to the Group Leader role, get a credential evaluation that draws explicit connections between your coursework and the supervisory or technical functions listed in the job posting before your employer files.
Clarify multi-site work arrangements with your employer early
Group Leaders often oversee teams across multiple locations. Each worksite requires a separate Labor Condition Application posting, and your employer must file an amended H-1B petition if your primary worksite changes materially. Confirm this process before signing your offer.
File for premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days. For Group Leader roles with hard project or plant launch deadlines, the upgrade prevents a standard processing delay from pushing your start date past the operational window your employer planned around.
H-1B Visa Group Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Group Leader role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer can demonstrate it normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as engineering, manufacturing technology, or operations management. Generalist supervisory titles without a defined degree requirement are harder to support. The job description and your employer's internal job classification both factor into how USCIS evaluates the petition.
What should I look for in an employer's H-1B filing history for Group Leader roles?
Focus on whether the employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Group Leader or comparable supervisory titles in your industry, not just whether they sponsor H-1B visas generally. An employer experienced with technical or production Group Leader filings will already have documentation templates and legal support in place. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with relevant LCA filing history so you can target companies already familiar with the specialty occupation argument for this role type.
Can my employer change my worksite after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in your primary worksite typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and post a new Labor Condition Application at the new location. For Group Leaders who rotate between facilities or move to a new plant, this is a real compliance issue. Short-term placements at non-listed worksites within the same area of intended employment may not require an amendment, but your employer's immigration counsel should make that determination before the move.
How does a Group Leader role affect the H-1B cap and lottery process?
Most Group Leader positions at private-sector employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap and the lottery selection process. The 85,000-slot annual limit applies, with 20,000 slots reserved for applicants holding a U.S. master's degree or higher. If you already hold H-1B status through a different employer, a transfer to a new company in a Group Leader role uses your existing H-1B and does not require a new lottery selection.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files my H-1B petition for a Group Leader role?
You'll need official transcripts and, if your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the specific field the Group Leader role requires. A detailed letter from your employer explaining why the position normally requires a degree in that field is equally important. If your academic background is in a related but not identical discipline, a portfolio of specialized work experience or certifications can strengthen the specialty occupation argument at USCIS.