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Carrier

Senior Manager – Carrier Excellence

Carrier

Sr. Manager driving Carrier’s continuous-improvement initiatives across climate and energy manufacturing operations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSanta Catarina • 🇲🇽 MexicoSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean methodologies, Continuous Improvement initiatives, and advanced manufacturing operations. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate training, and drive sustainable business improvements while fostering a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Six Sigma ExperienceAdvanced Value Stream MappingProject Management SkillsKaizen Event LeadershipMinitab Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Continuous ImprovementManufacturing Standard WorkCell DesignSupplier IntegrationProcess AutomationAnalytical SkillsCustomer-Focused Problem SolvingField Results ExecutionIntegrated Production & LogisticsLogistics Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam BuildingFacilitation SkillsSelf-Directed InitiativeMentoring Capabilities
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeERP SystemsCarrier Excellence Operating System
Certifications & Qualifications
Carrier Excellence Practitioner Certification
Industry Keywords
Lean TransformationHealth and Safety StandardsCross-Functional TeamsBest Practices ImplementationTakt Time Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout factories across the full value stream, including suppliers, internal operations, and customers
  • Guide, coach, and mentor the Carrier Excellence Operating System through structured processes and improvement initiatives in manufacturing and business processes
  • Drive sustainable business improvements and foster a teamwork environment
  • Help Site Managers translate business goals, initiatives, and improvement targets into CI initiatives for site Macro Plans
  • Provide CI training and develop Carrier Excellence and Lean capabilities
  • Train Cx champions and influencers and enable framework rollouts
  • Lead Kaizen events and projects aligned to performance and foundational gaps
  • Enable communication and implementation of best practices
  • Facilitate and guide the CI framework resulting in site certifications
  • Promote Carrier culture and values
  • Develop and mentor CI resources and event leaders
  • Remove project-level barriers and support Lean resources
  • Communicate Lean initiatives and share best practices
  • Evaluate process automation opportunities supporting Lean transformation
  • Perform assessments and risk assessments supporting Carrier Excellence initiatives
  • Report to the Cx & Lean Americas Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations with progressive leadership and technical responsibilities
  • 3+ years of Lean, Six Sigma, or OpEx experience
  • Strong knowledge of Advanced Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Standard Work, and Cell Design
  • Knowledge of Integrated Production & Logistics and logistics from the line back, including PFEP, material presentation, takt time delivery, supermarket design, and inbound logistics
  • Knowledge of Supplier Integration and Lean Transformation
  • Previous experience leading cross-functional Kaizen teams
  • Proven ability to build teams, work toward common goals, and deliver results with pace
  • Hands-on execution experience and demonstrated field results
  • Ability to execute with speed and exhibit a bias for action
  • Customer-focused problem-solving ability
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Project management skills
  • Strong usage of Microsoft Office products
  • ERP systems experience desirable
  • Analytical skills and Minitab experience preferred
  • Understanding of health and safety industry standards
  • Ability to work on own initiative and be self-directed
  • Trainer capabilities
  • Successful candidate must obtain certification through the Carrier Excellence practitioner program within the first 1.5 years

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Other benefits and well-being programs may be included
  • Programs designed to support employees’ health, security, and success