Carrier Global Corporation

Operations Manager

Carrier Global Corporation$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing roles.
  • Experience in production planning, industrialization, process implementation, and operational scaling.
  • Beneficial to have experience in refrigeration or cooling systems (HVAC).
  • Proven history of leading manufacturing start-ups or major production launches.
  • Background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new production line.
  • Develop and execute the production launch plan in alignment with business objectives and timelines.
  • Coordinate facility modifications and equipment installation for production readiness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful operational deployment.
  • Define manufacturing processes and workflows along with operating procedures.
  • Recruit and lead production staff for the new operation.
  • Establish production standards and reporting systems to track performance.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks during start-up phases.

Benefits

  • Support from a dedicated Quality Manager.
  • Opportunities for professional development and team leadership.
  • Engagement in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Involvement in cross-functional collaboration with various teams.
  • Work in a new manufacturing environment with growth potential.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Operations Manageris responsible forleading the successful establishment, ramp-up, and ongoing management of a new manufacturing productionsite. This role will oversee all aspects of operational readiness, including equipment installation, process development, staffing, production planning, and continuous improvement.The Operationsmanagerwill be supported by a Qualitymanager.

Following launch, the Operations Manager will be accountablefor achievingoperational, quality, safety, and financial performance targets while building a high-performing manufacturing organization capable of supporting future growth.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Start-Up & Industrialization

  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new productionline
  • Develop and execute the production launch plan, ensuring alignment with businessobjectives, customer requirements, and project timelines.
  • Coordinate facility modificationswith the landlord (GEA) ;equipmentprocurement,installation,&commissioning;and production readiness activities.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams to ensure successful operational deployment.Collaborationwill be with the local US team, with theMytofactory, the HQ functionalleads& theGEA organization.
  • Define manufacturing processes, production workflows, material flow, labor requirements, and operating procedures.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead supervisors, production personnel, and support staff required for the new operation.
  • Support the SAP S4H implementationfortheoperations-related processes.
  • Establish production standards, KPIs, reporting systems, and visual management tools.
  • Identifyand mitigate operational risks during start-up and ramp-up phases

Operations Leadership

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and costobjectives.
  • Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently to meet customer demand and service level expectations.
  • Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Monitor andoptimizelaborutilization, equipment performance, capacity, and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Develop contingency plans to address production disruptions and customer requirements.
  • Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, ora relatedfield.
  • Minimum 5yrs experience in Manufacturingroles.
  • Experience with production planning, industrialization, process implementation, and operational scaling.

Other qualifications that would be beneficial in this role:

  • Experience in refrigeration or cooling systems (HVAC).
  • Proven experience leading a manufacturing start-up, greenfield, brownfield, or major production launch project.
  • Background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence
  • Project Management

Skills

  • Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
  • Project management and execution.
  • Financial acumen and budget management.
  • Customer-focused decision making.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

About Carrier Global Corporation

Carrier is the provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Carrier Global Corporation Careers

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Size
53,000 employees
Market Cap
$34.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Revenue
$17.4 billion

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