Manager, Supplier Performance

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Supplier Development Leader in Charlotte, NC to strengthen supplier performance and readiness. You will assess capacity, drive recovery initiatives and lead continuous improvement with cross-functional teams to ensure production support and successful launches.

The role requires 7+ years in supplier development or related fields, strong Lean and data-analysis skills, and up to 30% travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• 7+ years in Supplier Development or related fields.
• 7+ years knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity analysis, production flow, and supplier performance improvement.
• 5+ years applying Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools.
• 5+ years of data analysis using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capacity, capability, and readiness assessments across staffing, equipment, tooling, production flow, process stability, and quality systems.
• Validate supplier production capacity by analyzing throughput vs. quoted capacity and identifying bottlenecks.
• Lead supplier recovery and readiness initiatives through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Drive on-site process optimization, capacity expansion, Lean deployment, and throughput improvement at supplier facilities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Performance teams to support readiness for NPI launches and ramp-ups.

Skills

Supplier development

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/SC/Operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

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, lifesaving 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 center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About The Role

As a Supplier Development Leader, you will play a critical role in strengthening supplier performance and operational readiness across the supply base. Working directly with supplier manufacturing operations, you will assess capacity, identify operational constraints, lead recovery initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts to ensure suppliers are prepared to support production requirements, new product introductions, and business growth. Your work will directly contribute to improving supplier performance, on-time delivery, and overall supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supplier Development Leader, you'll be responsible for:

• Conducting supplier capacity, capability, and readiness assessments across staffing, equipment, tooling, production flow, process stability, and quality systems.
• Validating supplier production capacity by analyzing actual throughput versus quoted capacity, identifying bottlenecks, and evaluating production allocation.
• Leading supplier recovery and readiness initiatives through structured root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and operational improvement plans.
• Driving on-site process optimization, capacity expansion, Lean deployment, and throughput improvement activities at supplier facilities.
• Collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Performance teams to support supplier readiness for NPI launches, production ramp-ups, technology transitions, and long-term supplier capability development.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations
• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years of experience with strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity analysis, production flow, operational diagnostics, and supplier performance improvement.
• 5+ years experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and structured problem‑solving tools.
• 5+ years of experience with data analysis using tools such as Excel.
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly on supplier shop floors and leading supplier recovery initiatives in challenging manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting supplier readiness for NPI launches, production ramp-ups, or supplier capacity expansion projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, standard work, visual management, and flow optimization.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

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

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The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 14 August 2026.

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.