Operations Leadership Program
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 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 and 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
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements at the date of hire (June 2026):
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 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
- 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 available to start in June 2026
- Ability to physically perform demanding tasks, including regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling
- Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs regularly, 50 lbs frequently, and more than 50 lbs occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant internships or co-op experiences preferred
- 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.