Operations Manager

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration

Operations Manager at GE Appliances leading manufacturing site implementation and overseeing production operations. Ensuring operational readiness, quality, safety, and financial performance targets are met.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new production line.
Develop and execute the production launch plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and project timelines.
Coordinate facility modifications with the landlord (GEA); equipment procurement, installation, & commissioning; and production readiness activities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams to ensure successful operational deployment.
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 implementation for the operations-related processes.
Establish production standards, KPIs, reporting systems, and visual management tools.
Identify and mitigate operational risks during start-up and ramp-up phases.
Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
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 and optimize labor utilization, 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Minimum 5yrs experience in Manufacturing roles.
Experience with production planning, industrialization, process implementation, and operational scaling.
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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

production planningindustrializationprocess implementationoperational scalingLean ManufacturingContinuous Improvementoperational excellencemanufacturing performance metricsrefrigeration systemsHVAC

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder managementcustomer-focused decision makingaccountabilityteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in ManufacturingBachelor's degree in Operations ManagementBachelor's degree in Supply Chain