Production Supervisor
Charlotte, VT - USA
Job Summary
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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
This role is responsible for leading daily operations across air-cooled chiller assembly lines within the value stream. This role owns safety quality delivery and cost performance on shift driving execution through frontline leadership standard work and disciplined problem-solving. The supervisor develops team capability enforces standards and ensures production commitments are met in a high-mix variable manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Own a zero-incident culture; ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with EHS standards
Conduct daily 5S & safety walks identify hazards and drive immediate countermeasures
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
Reinforce safe behaviors through coaching and accountability
Lead multiple air-cooled assembly lines to achieve daily/weekly production targets
Manage labor allocation to meet takt time and adapt to product variability
Escalate and remove constraints impacting throughput in real time
Ensure effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities
Enforce adherence to standard work and quality processes
Drive containment and resolution of defects; partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
Lead root cause problem solving (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone) to eliminate recurring issues
Support layered process audits and drive accountability for findings
Identify and execute opportunities to improve labor efficiency throughput and flow
Support and lead kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities
Sustain and improve 5S standards across all areas of responsibility
Partner with Industrial Engineering to optimize line balance and standard work
Directly lead and develop a team of hourly operators and team leads
Set clear expectations provide daily feedback and conduct performance management
Build team capability through training cross-training and skills development
Foster a culture of accountability engagement and ownership
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Maintenance to resolve issues
Ensure material availability and escalate shortages impacting production
Support new product introductions equipment ramp-ups and process changes
Drive key metrics: safety quality (FPY defects) delivery (attainment) and cost (labor efficiency)
Lead daily tier meetings and ensure issues are tracked prioritized and closed
Maintain accurate production reporting and visual management
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
2 years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with lean manufacturing principles (standard work 5S kaizen visual management)
Familiarity with brazing leak testing electrical systems and final test processes
Experience with MES systems and production tracking tools.
Proven ability to lead frontline teams in a fast-paced high-mix environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64500.00 - $129500.00 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.Other Compensation
Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits including:
Health Care Benefits: Medical Dental Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
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
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering please click here Work with us Carrier Corporate. 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.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 5 May 2026Job Applicants Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process with oversight by people.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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 a ... View more