Production Supervisor (Temporary) (Santa Catarina)

Overview

Carrier Global Corporation, general 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 the safe transport of food, life‑saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor (temporary role through October) is responsible for leading assembly and sub‑assembly production lines, ensuring compliance with production schedules while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role plays a key part in supporting short‑term operational needs and customer commitments, driving performance through effective team leadership and continuous improvement initiatives in a high‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel in assembly and sub‑assembly lines
• Ensure compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Monitor KPIs such as efficiency, scrap, downtime, and productivity
• Coordinate line startups, model changeovers, and operational troubleshooting
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, SMED)
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize manufacturing processes
• Balance production lines and improve operational capacity
• Coordinate corrective actions derived from quality issues
• Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards and proper use of PPE
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams
• Train and develop operators and line leaders
• Prepare production reports and performance analysis
• Support cost reduction and process improvement projects
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing standards and operational procedures

Requirements

We are looking for proactive, results‑driven professionals with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills. As a minimum, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related (IE / IMA)
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Experience managing personnel or leading production‑related projects
• Experience in high‑volume / high‑mix manufacturing environments
• Intermediate to advanced English (preferred 90%)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools (A3, 5S, Kaizen, SMED)
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Exposure to production line transfers, ramp‑ups, or process changes

Nice to Have

• Experience in line transfers (1–2 projects)
• Experience in fast‑paced environments with hourly production targets
• Knowledge in line balancing and capacity optimization
• Experience with new product introduction or processes not previously executed

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

Equal Treatment and Non‑Discrimination

Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non‑discrimination principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other applicable protected class. 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 Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.