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## Value Stream ManagerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: TX22: 1501 Distribution Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76052, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 30215873**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 Value Stream Manager (VSM Leader) owns a complete value stream within a Carrier manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for the safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of the value stream from raw material to finished goods, leading production and supervisory teams while driving daily management and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.**Key Responsibilities:*** Owns end-to-end performance of the assigned value stream, delivering EH&S, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets.* Leads, coaches, and develops production supervisors and front-line teams; manages and evolves the staffing and skills plan for the operation.* Drives value stream mapping and Lean initiatives (standard work, SMED, pull systems, kaizen) to eliminate waste and improve flow.* Owns daily management (tiered accountability meetings, SQDC boards) and rapid problem-solving on the floor.* Partners with Materials, Quality and Engineering on production planning, line balancing and new product introduction.* Manages productivity, OEE, labor efficiency and adherence-to-plan for the value stream.* Leads root-cause problem-solving (8D) and drives sustainable corrective actions.* Champions a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree.* 7+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years directly leading production and front-line supervisory teams.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering or a related field.* Proven end-to-end ownership of a value stream or production area against Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) targets.* Strong, hands-on command of Lean Manufacturing tools (VSM, standard work, SMED, pull systems, kaizen) with demonstrated results.* Experience leading structured problem-solving (8D, root-cause analysis) and sustaining corrective actions.* Demonstrated ability to manage productivity, OEE, labor efficiency and adherence-to-plan across multiple shifts.* Knowledge or experience with HVAC systems* People-leadership experience developing supervisors and managing 50+ direct/indirect reports.* Preferred Qualifications:* Experience in complex or fast-paced manufacturing environments.* Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).* Experience managing multi-shift operations and 50+ direct/indirect reports.**Pay Range**The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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.**Other Compensation**This position is 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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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: 14 August 2026**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice**Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.**Use of AI**Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.*At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.* #J-18808-Ljbffr