Sr. Manager, Manufacturing , Chiller

4010 Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing (Chiller) to lead end‑to‑end assembly operations at the Sricity facility.

You will drive production planning, quality control and continuous improvement while ensuring on‑time delivery in a cost‑effective, safe environment. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in production management within HVAC manufacturing, with strong lean, Six Sigma and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of production management experience.
• Experience in HVAC manufacturing and assembly.
• Lean, Six Sigma and ISO 9001 exposure.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in production planning software and ERP.
• Health & safety knowledge in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control the assembly line for light commercial products.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, materials and machines.
• Implement and maintain production standards and QA systems.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure safety, quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, engineering and quality control.
• Lead lean initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Motivate staff to achieve performance and safety goals.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve delays with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with process engineering and supply chain to align with business needs.
• Assess daily, monthly and annual production performance on key metrics.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality management

ERP systems

Safety standards

Communication abilities

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description Role: Sr. Manager, Manufacturing , Chiller

Location: Sricity

Full/ Part-time: Full time

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, life-saving 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 centre of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the role

Seeking a detail -oriented and experienced Production Manager to oversee the end to end assembly operations of our air conditioning unit manufacturing line. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing production planning, quality control, team performance, process improvement and ensuring on-time delivery in a cost-effective and safe manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan, organize and control the assembly line operations for Light commercial product.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources ( manpower, materials and machines).
• Implement and maintain production standards, procedures and quality control systems.
• Monitor Production KPI’s and ensure adherence to safety, quality & compliance standards.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, engineering and quality control departments.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and motivate production staff to achieve performance and safety goals.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks or delays.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with operators(s) while effectively resolving performance/capability issues through close co-ordination with key stakeholders like process engineering, quality, supply chain to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Must have good analytical abilities to assess the production performance on daily, monthly and annual basis against criteria such as efficiency, labour and material productivity, quality.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with operators.

Qualification & Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience - 10-15 Yrs.
• Experience in Production management, preferably in HVAC related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, components & assembly processes.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing, six sigma & Quality management system.
• Proven experience in leading assembly line operations and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication abilities.
• Proficient in production planning software and ERP system.
• Experience in ISO -9001 certified environments.
• Working knowledge of health & Safety standards.
• Factory based role with frequent exposure to machinery and production floor activities.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and wellbeing programs.
• Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination

Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other applicable protected class.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers.

We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.