Digital Factory Site Leader

Company: Carrier
Location: Collierville
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAT02: Carrier -Collierville, TN 97 South Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN, 38017 USA

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About This Role

This Digital Factory Site Leader will be leading and driving the digital transformation initiatives within a manufacturing setting. This involves adopting digital technologies like IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning), and robotics in the factory setting. This person will need to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from factory floor workers to executive leadership, ensuring there is clear understanding and support for digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of digital factory projects.
• Drive regular sessions with business factory leadership to set priorities and align business objectives and Digital strategic plans.
• Collaborating with various departments such as digital, operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure the digital solutions are aligned with the overall business strategy and operational needs.
• Leading change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Continuously seeking ways to improve manufacturing processes and operational efficiency through digital solutions.
• Responsible for managing the DT local budget OPEX / CAPEX planning as per the plant requirements while ensuring the appropriate tracking and execution to meet the annual goals. Also responsible for local IT vendor management / service fulfillment monitoring.
• Act as the main POC for IT Severity 1 incidents, providing local coordination and execution to ensure business continuity.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7+ years of digital experience in manufacturing and supply chain
  • 5+ years of experience in the latest digital technologies; artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, IoT, and/or cloud computing
  • 5+ years of experience in ERP, MES, and/or supply chain systems
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, And preferably a Master's degree
    • Willing to travel within USA and other countries.
    • Knowledge in Digital Compliance and Cyber Security
    • Digital transformation experience
    • A deep understanding of the industry in which the digital projects are being implemented, including its challenges, regulations, and trends.
    • Good understanding of Agile/Scrum, Lean, and other agile techniques.
    • Strong project management skills: certified preferred.
    • Demonstrate transformational leadership skills (encourage, inspire, and motivate)
    • Strong analytical skills: ability to perform complex system analysis and draw conclusions by relating information from different sources, including root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
    • Highly self-motivated, driven work ethic, keen attention to detail and exceptional customer service orientation.
    • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
    • Ability to communicate highly technical information in an understandable manner to non-technical audiences through writing and presentations.
    • Committed to continuously learning and developing new skills, technologies, and passionate about conveying knowledge.
    • Demonstrated ability to think strategically about solutions to business, products, and technical challenges.
    • Results oriented, always stretching to drive personal and team outcomes.
    • Strong desire to continue to grow skillset and work across the full technology stack.
    • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and teams simultaneously.
    • Effective interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
    • Proven experience leading digital transformation projects in a complex operational environment.
    • Open and able to work in cultural diversity environment.
      
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