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Carrier Global

HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security solutions

Operational Excellence Specialist - Lean Logistics & Material Flow

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLegnica, PolandIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience independently leading improvement projects that achieved measurable business results.
  • Strong knowledge of logistics and warehouse processes and material-flow management in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience designing, optimizing, or transforming logistics concepts and material-flow systems.
  • Practical knowledge of Lean tools and methods, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, Standard Work, Visual Management, Plan-Do-Check-Act, A3, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Knowledge of Material Flow concepts, Plan For Every Part, logistics supermarkets, and inventory optimization methods.
  • Ability to analyze operational data, work with key performance indicators, and use enterprise resource planning systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
  • Ability to translate operational problems into specific improvement actions and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to build engagement and influence the organization without formal authority.
  • Ability to work effectively in an operational environment on the production floor and present results and recommendations to management.
  • Good command of English for effective collaboration in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Operational Excellence and Lean Logistics projects to improve logistics, warehousing, planning, and material-flow processes.
  • Design, optimize, and implement material-flow solutions, including supermarkets, Kanban systems, milk runs, replenishment, and staging.
  • Analyze end-to-end processes, identify waste and bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead and facilitate improvement workshops, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, A3, and Problem Solving.
  • Implement and develop Lean Management and Lean Logistics standards and monitor the sustainability of achieved results.
  • Use operational data and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities, monitor outcomes, and support business decisions.
  • Deliver initiatives to generate savings, optimize inventory levels, shorten lead times, and improve material flow.
  • Work closely with logistics, production, planning, procurement, quality, engineering, and IT teams to implement cross-functional changes.
  • Support a continuous-improvement culture by engaging operational teams and stakeholders at different organizational levels.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

About the Company

Carrier Global

HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security solutions

Carrier Global provides intelligent climate and energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, including HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security systems. It sells equipment and related services and is transitioning from a hardware maker to a digital solutions provider that uses building automation and energy management. The company differentiates itself through a global footprint, a broad product portfolio, and a strategy of digital transformation supported by selective acquisitions while shedding non-core assets. Its goal is to help customers improve building efficiency, reliability, and safety by integrating physical equipment with digital technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Founded
2003

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