Production Manager

About this role:

The Production Manager leads the daily execution of the manufacturing plan at a Carrier manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for running multiple production lines safely and efficiently, delivering on daily output, quality and cost targets while developing supervisors and the front-line workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs daily production across assigned lines, meeting the build schedule and EH&S, quality, delivery and cost KPIs.
• Leads, coaches and manages the performance of production supervisors and hourly team members.
• Owns productivity, OEE, labor efficiency and manufacturing cost control.
• Drives continuous-improvement and structured problem-solving (8D, root-cause analysis) on the floor.
• Partners with Materials and Quality to ensure resource availability and quick resolution of deviations.
• Enforces standard work, 5S, layered process audits and operational discipline.
• Supports hiring, onboarding and training to meet operational needs.
• Leads daily tiered management and escalations to sustain performance.
• Set daily direction, manage performance, and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes safety, collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements that reduce cycle time and eliminate waste.
• Partner with quality leadership to proactively address defects, reduce rework, and elevate first-pass yield.
• Escalate systemic issues with appropriate urgency and help develop long-term corrective actions.
• Own daily tier meetings and provide clear communication of performance, priorities, and escalation needs.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including labor efficiency, productivity, safety incidents, scrap/rework, on-time delivery, and cost per unit.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 4+ years directly managing production supervisors and hourly teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Proven track record delivering daily build plans while meeting EH&S, quality, delivery and cost KPIs.
• Solid working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, standard work, 5S and layered process audits.
• Experience with structured problem-solving (8D, root-cause analysis) on the production floor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large hourly workforces across multiple shifts, including staffing, onboarding and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of production KPIs (OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, cost-per-unit).
• Experience in complex or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading large hourly workforces across multiple shifts.