SEA Operations Excellence leader

About the Role

Carrier is seeking a SEA Operations Excellence Leader to drive continuous improvement and lean transformation across multiple manufacturing sites in the Asia and Middle East region.

Based in Thailand, this role will lead the deployment of the Carrier Excellence Operating System , driving process maturity, operational performance, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across the full value stream.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Carrier Excellence (Cx) deployment across regional plants, driving operational performance and process maturity

Coach and partner with plant leadership teams to translate business goals into continuous improvement (CI) initiatives

Develop and drive Lean Transformation Plans (LTP) across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons

Facilitate kaizen workshops, improvement projects, and value stream optimization (labor, material, logistics productivity)

Deliver lean training and capability building, including coaching Cx champions and influencers

Conduct lean maturity assessments, process evaluations, and risk assessments

Drive best practice sharing and cross-site collaboration across the region

Support plant performance through dashboard tracking, analytics, and system thinking

Promote a strong lean culture and Carrier values across all sites

Identify and evaluate process automation opportunities aligned with transformation goals

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Minimum 8+ years of experience in lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence

Proven experience deploying lean / operating systems in multinational manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of lean tools, systems, and process improvement methodologies

Experience in process maturity assessment and transformation programs

Strong stakeholder management with ability to drive cross-functional and regional alignment

Excellent analytical thinking and end-to-end problem-solving capability

Strong facilitation skills in training, workshops, and kaizen events

Good command of English communication

Willingness to travel 25–50% across the region

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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