Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations
Carrier
CAT02: Carrier -Collierville, 97 South Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN, 38017 USAPosted 10 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time5+ years exp
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 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.
Carrier North America Residential Solutions
has an opportunity for an
Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations
who is responsible for leading assembly manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People Development. The
Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations
provides leadership across multiple production areas, supervisors, business unit managers, and support functions while ensuring alignment with The Carrier Way and Carrier Excellence principles.
The
Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations
serves as a senior operational leader for assembly, drives continuous improvement, workforce capability, operational discipline, and cultural transformation while delivering business objectives and customer commitments. Responsibilities include developing future leaders, improving operational performance, and supporting long-term strategic initiatives that enhance competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
Key Performance Metrics
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Safety
: TRIR, Recordable Incidents, Near-Miss Reporting, Safety Audit Completion.
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Operations
Schedule Attainment, OEE, Throughput, Productivity, Overtime Utilization.
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Quality
First Pass Yield (FPY), Internal PPM, Customer Escapes, Warranty Performance.
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Cost
Conversion Cost, Cost Savings Delivered, Scrap & Rework Expense.
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People
Employee Engagement, Turnover, Succession Readiness, Training Completion.
What We’re Looking For
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Operational & Lean Mastery
Deep background in Lean Manufacturing, Daily Management Systems, and structured problem-solving.
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Strong People Leadership
Proven ability to build teams, navigate change, coach frontline supervisors, and drive accountability.
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Business & Strategic Acumen
Skilled in labor/capacity planning, budget management, and executing long-term manufacturing roadmaps.
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Cross-Functional Impact
Effective English communication skills with a track record of influencing teams and managing stakeholders.
This is an
onsite
opportunity in
Safety Leadership
- Drive a Zero-Injury Culture: Champion safety as the #1 priority through visible floor leadership and Gemba walks.
- Proactive Hazard Control: Lead risk identification, OSHA compliance, root-cause incident investigations, and sustainable safety fixes.
Operational Leadership
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Run Daily Operations
: Lead multi-department, multi-shift production lines to consistently hit schedule, yield, and throughput targets.
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Optimize Workflow
Eliminate line bottlenecks, streamline labor utilization, and enforce Daily Management Systems.
Quality Leadership
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Build-In Excellence
Elevate first-pass yield, crush scrap rates, and build a culture of quality ownership.
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Structured Problem-Solving
Leverage root-cause analysis to turn quality gaps into permanent improvements.
Cost & Productivity Management
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Own the P&L Impact
: Drive manufacturing conversion costs down while boosting operational effectiveness.
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Identify Efficiency Wins
Spot opportunities for process automation, waste reduction, and strategic ROI investments.
Continuous Improvement (Carrier Excellence)
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Lead Lean Transformations
Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events, streamline standard work, and deploy Carrier Excellence principles.
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Scale Best Practices
Benchmark performance and adopt proven operational strategies across the facility.
Workforce Development
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Grow Future Leaders
Mentor supervisors and managers through active coaching, talent reviews, and succession planning.
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Boost Team Engagement
Foster a collaborative, innovative culture centered around continuous learning and accountability.
Strategic Leadership
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Execute Strategy
Translate high-level business goals into seamless daily plant execution.
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Drive Innovation
: Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, EHS) to launch new products, deploy automation, and prepare the plant for future growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/assembly/production environment.
- 5+ years of experience Lean and Continuous Improvement.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, supply chain, business, or related field
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Experience leading union, hourly and salaried workforces. - RL - drive change question
- Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Multi-shift manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience with automation, productivity improvement, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Additional information
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
- No visa sponsoring available
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
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Health Care Benefits
: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
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Retirement Benefits
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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
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Disability
: Short-term and long-term disability
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Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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Tax-Advantaged Accounts
Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
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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: 8 October 2026
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