About Carrier
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 the safe transport of food, life-saving 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.
About the role
As a Senior Value Stream Manager (VSM), you will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations within a defined production unit, acting as a mini‑operations leader. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while driving continuous improvement and innovation. You will play a key role in aligning production strategies with business goals and delivering results that directly impact customer satisfaction and plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Value Stream Manager, you'll be responsible for:
Leading daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and production targets
Driving cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles
Managing production scheduling and ensuring adherence to established manufacturing plans
Optimizing workflow sequencing (build & delivery) to maximize efficiency and resource utilization
Resolving material, logistics, and operational issues to maintain uninterrupted production flow
Establishing and tracking performance objectives and KPIs to drive productivity and operational excellence
Leading innovation initiatives within manufacturing, including process improvements and new technologies
Aligning operational execution with business strategy, ensuring results in cost, quality, and delivery
Requirements
We are looking for people who are results-driven leaders with strong operational and strategic mindset in manufacturing environments. If this is you, get in touch.
As a minimum you must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production leadership, or value stream managemen
Experience in manufacturing operations, production leadership, or value stream management
Proven experience managing teams in industrial environments (including unionized workforce)
Advanced English proficiency
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience leading cost control initiatives and managing operational budgets
Although not necessary, it would be nice if you have:
Experience in HVAC manufacturing environments
Background in automotive or metal-mechanic industries
Experience leading transformation projects within Lean organizations
Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.
Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination
Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other applicable protected class.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, we will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 working days from Job Posting Date.
Job Posting Date:07/26/26
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production leadership, or value stream management
- Proven experience managing teams in industrial environments (including unionized workforce)
- Advanced English proficiency
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience leading cost control initiatives and managing operational budgets
- Experience in HVAC manufacturing environments
- Background in automotive or metal-mechanic industries
- Experience leading transformation projects within Lean organizations
Carrier Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carrier and has not been reviewed or approved by Carrier.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous with the option to purchase additional days, and policies scale with tenure. This breadth helps offset base-pay concerns for some roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave covers birth, adoption, and bonding with structured programs for primary caregivers. Coverage spans various family situations, enhancing overall support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a Lifetime Income Strategy focused on converting savings to income. This structure emphasizes long-term financial planning.
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What We Do
As the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we’ve led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit www.Corporate.Carrier.com.
