Production Manager

Carrier; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing execution across multiple lines in Fort Worth, TX. You will drive output, quality, and cost targets while developing supervisors and frontline teams.

The role emphasizes safety, lean methods, and structured problem solving to improve cycle times and reduce waste. You will partner with Materials and Quality, enforce standard work, and oversee tiered management communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience including 2+ years supervising production.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, standard work and 5S.
• Experience leading large hourly workforces across multiple shifts.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily production across lines to meet schedule and KPIs.
• Leads and coaches production supervisors and hourly teams.
• Owns productivity, OEE, labor efficiency and cost control.
• Drives continuous-improvement and root-cause analysis on the floor.
• Partners with Materials and Quality for resource availability and deviations.
• Enforces standard work, 5S and audits; supports training.
• Leads tiered management and communicates performance and priorities.
• Promotes safety, collaboration and inclusive culture.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root-cause analysis (8D)

OEE

Production planning

Leadership of hourly workforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree

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 This Role

The Production Manager leads the daily execution of the manufacturing plan at a Carrier manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for running multiple production lines safely and efficiently, delivering on daily output, quality and cost targets while developing supervisors and the front-line workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs daily production across assigned lines, meeting the build schedule and EH&S, quality, delivery and cost KPIs.
• Leads, coaches and manages the performance of production supervisors and hourly team members.
• Owns productivity, OEE, labor efficiency and manufacturing cost control.
• Drives continuous-improvement and structured problem-solving (8D, root-cause analysis) on the floor.
• Partners with Materials and Quality to ensure resource availability and quick resolution of deviations.
• Enforces standard work, 5S, layered process audits and operational discipline.
• Supports hiring, onboarding and training to meet operational needs.
• Leads daily tiered management and escalations to sustain performance.
• Set daily direction, manage performance, and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes safety, collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements that reduce cycle time and eliminate waste.
• Partner with quality leadership to proactively address defects, reduce rework, and elevate first-pass yield.
• Escalate systemic issues with appropriate urgency and help develop long-term corrective actions.
• Own daily tier meetings and provide clear communication of performance, priorities, and escalation needs.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including labor efficiency, productivity, safety incidents, scrap/rework, on-time delivery, and cost per unit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years directly managing production supervisors and hourly teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Proven track record delivering daily build plans while meeting EH&S, quality, delivery and cost KPIs.
• Solid working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, standard work, 5S and layered process audits.
• Experience with structured problem-solving (8D, root-cause analysis) on the production floor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large hourly workforces across multiple shifts, including staffing, onboarding and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of production KPIs (OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, cost-per-unit).
• Experience in complex or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading large hourly workforces across multiple shifts.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition 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

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 fromJobPosting Date: 15 September 2026

Use of AI

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