Operations Leadership Program
Job Number: 11571
External Description:
About this role
At Carrier, Operations is the combined functions of Supply Chain, Quality, EH&S and Manufacturing. We buy, build and continuously improve the creation of products and services that keep our customers coming back. Carrier Operations is a powerful link between the design and marketing of our products and their ultimate delivery to the customer. That's a big challenge; we do it every day in every corner of the world, with increasing quality, pride and passion.
Key Responsibilities
Our Carrier Operations Leadership Program (OLP) will put you in the midst of a transformation that is sweeping across Operations. You will engage people, strategize and deploy initiatives using your diverse skills and competencies to meet extraordinary business and career challenges. Our commitment to our OLP Associates is to provide front-line, hands-on, meaningful assignments designed to stretch your capabilities and enhance your learning.
This three-year program offers Three 12-month rotations located in North Carolina, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and/or Florida.
Associates will be required to change geographic locations between each rotation.
You will build a well-rounded platform on which to develop an exciting career in operations:
Work at CARRIER's dynamic global business units: Climate Solutions Transport, Climate Solutions Americas – Commercial, & Climate Solutions Americas - Residential
Lead the continued deployment of our continuous improvement operating system across our factories by obtaining your Carrier Excellence Certificate
Support global strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives
Learn the core concepts of manufacturing by applying cutting edge technology and lean principles
Develop a cross-business, cross-functional network that will expand as your career grows
Receive mentoring & guidance from CARRIER Operations Leaders
Work with current OLP Associates on engagement teams to continuously improve the quality of the program
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements at the date of hire (June 2027):
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business with 2+ years & maximum of 3 years of experience within the following fields: manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities management, or Construction or Master’s Degree Candidate currently enrolled in a graduate program with Expected Graduation: Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
GPA must be greater than or equal to 3.0 GPA
Must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations
To be eligible for the program, you must be able to start the Leadership Program in June 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to perform duties related to Manufacturing Supervisor roles
Relevant internship, co-op, or previous work experience
Strong commitment and interest in a career within Operations.
Proactive and results-driven individuals who thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Capacity to lead, motivate and influence through effective communications.
Job Number: 30217913
Community / Marketing Title: Operations Leadership Program
Location_formattedLocationLong: Indiana, US