Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

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 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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sealed Air is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Iowa Park, Texas facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on, Lean-focused operations leader who thrives in high-volume manufacturing environments and wants full ownership of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.

You will lead multiple production departments, develop frontline leaders, and partner closely with Engineering, Quality, HR, Planning, and Finance to drive operational excellence.

As Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations aligned to site strategy and Sealed Air’s Global Supply Chain objectives
• Own performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Productivity (SQCDP)
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage Production Supervisors and frontline leaders
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, throughput improvement, and cost optimization
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to production efficiency, labor, scrap, downtime, and customer service
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, HR, Planning, Finance, and Maintenance
• Lead operational readiness for new product launches, process changes, and capital projects
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and teamwork across all shifts
• Act as a change agent, leading teams through operational and organizational improvements

Plant Snapshot (What You'll Be Leading):

• High-volume manufacturing environment
• Multiple production lines operating across multiple shifts
• Direct leadership of Production Supervisors (Group Performance Leaders)
• Indirect leadership of Shift Leads / Team Performance Leaders
• Strong focus on Lean manufacturing, safety, and performance metrics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• 8–12 years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in operations leadership
• Experience leading high-volume or complex manufacturing operations
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and CI tools
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Experience with KPI-driven management systems and daily tier meetings
• Background in continuous improvement, process optimization, or operational excellence

Key Skills

• Manufacturing operations leadership
• Lean manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Production management
• Safety, quality, cost, and delivery ownership
• Data-driven decision making
• Change leadership and team development

Requisition id: 53132

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.