Group Process Leader

Why Join Us?

At Sealed Air, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. As our Group Process Leader, you will take charge of process engineering and improvement initiatives, ensuring our manufacturing processes are world-class.

This is not just a role; it’s a leadership opportunity to make a lasting impact by driving efficiency, leading projects, and implementing cutting-edge solutions. If you are passionate about optimizing processes, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering tangible results, this is the role for you!

Your Roles and Responsibilities

As a Group Process Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our operations – leading from the front and making a real difference every day. You’ll: 

• Put safety first – Be a visible safety leader, championing best practice and looking out for your team’s wellbeing.
• Streamline how we work – Use your knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or just smart, practical thinking to improve our processes, boost efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Take charge of key projects – From machine upgrades to launching new products, you’ll lead initiatives that keep us ahead of the game.
• Support great customer outcomes – Work with our technical and commercial teams to ensure new product rollouts go smoothly and customer needs are met.
• Keep our standards high – Maintain strong focus on product quality, hygiene, and compliance with food safety and HACCP protocols.
• Solve problems before they become problems – Lead structured problem-solving, Kaizen activities, and root cause analysis to drive long-term improvements.
• Build capability – Coach, mentor, and support team members, creating a positive, high-performing culture that’s proud to deliver.
• Get stuck in – This is a hands-on leadership role where your voice and action will shape day-to-day success. 

What We're Looking For:

We’re after someone practical, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement. Ideally, you’ll bring: 

• A solid technical background – You might have an engineering, technical, or chemical/plastics qualification, or equivalent hands-on experience in a production environment using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root cause analysis (RCA), and other methodologies.
• Proven process improvement know-how – Whether it’s Lean, Six Sigma, or real-world problem solving, you know how to drive smart change.
• Leadership that inspires – You’ve led teams through change, brought people with you, and built trust at every level.
• A knack for troubleshooting – You’re analytical, solutions-focused, and great at making sense of data and processes.
• Great people skills – You can communicate clearly, work cross-functionally, and influence outcomes in a collaborative way.
• Confidence with tools and tech – You’re comfortable using digital tools like Excel and other systems to track and report performance.
• An eye on the bigger picture – You’re not just about the day-to-day – you’re thinking about how we can do better tomorrow. 

What's In It for You?

• A leadership role where you can make a real impact
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• A collaborative & supportive work environment
• The chance to drive innovation & efficiency across the site

If you are a motivated talent looking for a new career journey, then we want to hear from you!

Our Core Values

At Sealed Air, we live by these values:

Integrity – We do what’s right, always.
Determined – We push boundaries and drive success.
Innovative – We seek smarter solutions and continuous improvement.
Collaborative – We work together to achieve greatness.

If you are a motivated talent looking for a new career journey, then we want to hear from you!

Please Note:-

You must have New Zealand work-rights to be considered for this job.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please kindly note that successful applicants will be required to re-submit the application through Sealed Air Career Path Website link with guidance from TA personnel upon contact.