Director Operational Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Quality and Advanced Manufacturing

About this role

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

The Director of Operational Excellence leads manufacturing operations for a large site or geographic area. Develops and manages processes and operating plans to ensure operational efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulates policies for all quality related items for the Refrigeration Operations Unit and ensures they are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met.
• Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements for the Refrigeration Operations Unit to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Oversees and directs scheduling for the Refrigeration Operations Unit to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards.
• Strategically designs processes for sequencing of work such as build and delivery for the Refrigeration Operations Unit to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.
• Designs innovative strategies for materials and logistics problem resolution for the Refrigeration Operations Unit to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Ideates and implements policies for cell performance and productivity for the Refrigeration Operations Unit to maximize productivity.
• Oversees and directs production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for the Refrigeration Operations Unit to enhance production capabilities.
• Consults with and strategically advises customers to ensure that customers' needs are met.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams.

OR

Master’s degree with 10+ years of advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-cultural experience with Europe, Asia and North America
• Continuous improvement-Six Sigma, TPS, Lean certifications
• Managing a remote team of global members
• Extensive travel overseas and in the US
• Oversight of functional teams/matrix organization
• Refrigeration/coolers/large transportation knowledge

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