Carrier Excellence Technician

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

8d • $15 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the implementation and sustainability of operational excellence initiatives across the organization. This role coordinates and assists with 5S, CI, Kaizen, and Cx events; helps develop and apply visual workplace standards such as floor labels and signage; and supports onboarding and training activities to reinforce standard work. The role also contributes to auditing, tracking, coaching, and follow-up to ensure improvements are effectively implemented, maintained, and embedded into daily operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• 1+ year of experience in a high volume, high complexity, manufacturing environment
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time along with routine lifting of items that typically weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, stand, and squat

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of 5S standards and visual workplace practices, including floor labeling, signage, and workplace organization.
• Physically capable of working in a fast-paced, stop-and-go manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Alert, dependable, and safety-focused.
• Knowledge of parts and materials required for production operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to make quick decisions in support of a process-oriented operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive 5S and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by planning activities, facilitating events, supporting teams, and ensuring standard methods are followed across the organization.
• Sustain and measure improvements by auditing 5S, tracking CI metrics, coaching employees, and promoting a culture of waste reduction, safety, and operational excellence.
• Support visual workplace standards by helping design, create, and implement floor labels, markings, and signage to clearly define work areas, material flow, safety zones, and 5S standards.
• Support onboarding and training activities by assisting with onboarding and training of new hires, coaching new employees, and conducting annual recertification trainings.
• Help lead and support Kaizen and Cx (Continuous Improvement) events by assisting with planning, facilitation, follow‑up actions, and documentation to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.

Benefits

• 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; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED