Manufacturing Cell Manager

Carrier; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is looking for a Manufacturing Cell Manager in Indiana, Pennsylvania, responsible for overseeing production planning and day-to-day operations in a gas furnace assembly context. Candidates are expected to lead both salaried and hourly employees, implementing cost-saving initiatives and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Applicants should have a BA/BS or MA/MS degree with a strong supervisory background in manufacturing settings. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting for BA/BS graduates.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting for MA/MS graduates.
• Experience supervising union-represented employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead salaried and hourly employees and develop new processes.
• Plan and allocate resources, materials, and equipment scheduling.
• Champion lean initiative tools to reduce downtime and improve quality.
• Provide leadership to 2nd shift fabrication manufacturing processes.
• Meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity targets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

TMS

Word

Job description

Carrier is a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies. These high-technology products and services enable modern life by delivering efficiency, safety, and security across several platforms.

About This Role

The Manufacturing Cell Manager will be responsible for oversight of production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner for the gas furnace assembly departments. This position has oversight of multiple areas including salaried and hourly employees.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead salaried and hourly employees, develop new processes, implement cost saving initiatives, and achieve EH&S and lean initiatives goals
• Plan and allocate resources, materials and the scheduling of equipment for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Champion the use of lean initiative tools to reduce downtime, improve quality, reduce scrap and achieve labor efficiency targets
• Provide leadership to our 2nd shift fabrication manufacturing processes
• Meet or exceed safety, quality, throughput, and productivity targets
• Implement product and engineering changes successfully
• Model and promote adherence to environmental, health and safety policies and initiatives
• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement

Must be willing to work second shift

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Must have one of the following:

• BA/BS degree with 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting

OR

• MA/MS degree with 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background of supervising in a high-volume assembly manufacturing setting
• Possess strong organizational, leadership and time management skills
• Highly motivated and possesses superior follow-up and follow-through skills
• Able to motivate and lead employees
• Experience supervising union-represented employees
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to learn and use software applications including Outlook, Excel, TMS and Word