Operations Leadership Program

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

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.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

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

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• 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

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. 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 [email protected]. 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: 17 September 2026

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Use of AI

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