Carrier Excellence Technician

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

10d • $24 - $48

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and routinely lift items typically weighing up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Physical capability to work in a fast-paced, stop-and-go manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask 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

• Assist with onboarding new employees, conduct specialized trainings such as Braze, Fall Protection, and PIV, coach new and existing employees, and assist with annual recertifications.
• Coordinate and drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives by planning activities, facilitating events, supporting teams, and ensuring standard methods are followed across the organization.
• Help design, create, and implement floor labels, signage, and markings to define work areas, material flow, safety zones, and 5S standards.
• Audit 5S, track continuous improvement metrics, coach employees, and promote waste reduction, safety, and operational excellence.
• Assist with planning, facilitating, documenting, and following up on Kaizen and Cx events to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness incentives.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation, 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; and purchased vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Account, Healthcare Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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