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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
This role is responsible for leading daily operations across air-cooled chiller assembly lines within the value stream. This role owns safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance on shift, driving execution through frontline leadership, standard work, and disciplined problem-solving. The supervisor develops team capability, enforces standards, and ensures production commitments are met in a high-mix, variable manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Own a zero-incident culture; ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with EHS standards
Conduct daily 5S & safety walks, identify hazards, and drive immediate countermeasures
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
Reinforce safe behaviors through coaching and accountability
Lead multiple air-cooled assembly lines to achieve daily/weekly production targets
Manage labor allocation to meet takt time and adapt to product variability
Escalate and remove constraints impacting throughput in real time
Ensure effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities
Enforce adherence to standard work and quality processes
Drive containment and resolution of defects; partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
Lead root cause problem solving (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to eliminate recurring issues
Support layered process audits and drive accountability for findings
Identify and execute opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, and flow
Support and lead kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities
Partner with Industrial Engineering to optimize line balance and standard work
Directly lead and develop a team of hourly operators and team leads
Set clear expectations, provide daily feedback, and conduct performance management
Build team capability through training, cross-training, and skills development
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and ownership
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues
Ensure material availability and escalate shortages impacting production
Support new product introductions, equipment ramp-ups, and process changes
Drive key metrics: safety, quality (FPY, defects), delivery (attainment), and cost (labor efficiency)
Lead daily tier meetings and ensure issues are tracked, prioritized, and closed
Maintain accurate production reporting and visual management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with lean manufacturing principles (standard work, 5S, kaizen, visual management)
Familiarity with brazing, leak testing, electrical systems, and final test processes
Experience with MES systems and production tracking tools.
Proven ability to lead frontline teams in a fast-paced, high-mix environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 5 May 2026
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.