Carrier Excellence Technician
About The Position
The Carrier Excellence Technician supports the implementation and sustainability of operational excellence initiatives across the organization. The role coordinates and assists with 5S, continuous improvement (CI), Kaizen, and Cx events; helps develop and apply visual workplace standards, including floor labels and signage; and supports onboarding and training activities to reinforce standard work. The position also contributes to auditing, metric tracking, coaching, and follow-up to ensure improvements are implemented, maintained, and embedded in daily operations. Carrier describes itself as a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. It develops climate solutions involving temperature control, air quality, and transportation, with a focus on comfort, safety, and sustainability.
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 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 training 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.
- Help design, create, and implement floor labels, signage, and markings that 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, following up on, and documenting Kaizen and Cx events to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with wellness incentives.
- Retirement benefits.
- 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, and military leave.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
