Operations Leader, Systems & Controls Solutions

Carrier; Georgia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an Operations Leader for Systems & Controls Solutions in Georgia to drive end-to-end operational strategy across manufacturing, materials, quality, and operations excellence. You will translate business goals into actionable plans and ensure delivery, safety, and cost targets are met.

Leading multi-site operations, you will optimize capacity and inventory, partner with Supply Chain, Product Management and Engineering, and champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or related functions within industrial, electronics, controls, automation, or technology-driven manufacturing environments.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal operational partner to the Systems & Controls Solutions business leader, translating business objectives into executable operational strategies and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and influence performance across manufacturing operations, materials management, quality assurance, and customer delivery functions to ensure reliable execution and customer satisfaction.
• Drive operational excellence across the Systems & Controls Solutions manufacturing and supply network, ensuring alignment of capacity, inventory, and resources with business demand and growth objectives.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and customer experience, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee materials planning and inventory management strategies to optimize working capital, improve inventory turns, and ensure uninterrupted supply to customers.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, SIOP, Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure integrated planning and effective execution across the value chain.
• Support new product introductions, technology transitions, and portfolio expansion initiatives by ensuring operational readiness, capacity planning, and manufacturing scalability.
• Champion quality and reliability throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring customer requirements are embedded in operational decision-making and execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Carrier Excellence, and digital transformation methodologies to improve operational performance and competitiveness.
• Develop and execute long-range operational strategies, including network optimization, footprint planning, capacity investments, and productivity initiatives to support business growth.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning.
• Provide strategic leadership during business transformations, operational integrations, and growth initiatives while effectively managing risk and driving sustainable results.
• Drive operational performance and productivity with electronic contract manufacturing partners.

Skills

Executive leadership

Operations management

Manufacturing operations

Supply chain

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Carrier is seeking an Operations Leader for Systems & Controls Solutions in Georgia to drive end-to-end operational strategy across manufacturing, materials, quality, and operations excellence. You will translate business goals into actionable plans and ensure delivery, safety, and cost targets are met.

Leading multi-site operations, you will optimize capacity and inventory, partner with Supply Chain, Product Management and Engineering, and champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation to