Material Flow and Packaging Specialist

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

Responsible for optimizing material flow, packaging, inventory, and logistics operations within a manufacturing environment. This role supports lean production through effective material presentation, packaging design, replenishment systems, warehouse optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design material flows, picking routes, line-side presentation, and warehouse layouts.
• Develop and implement packaging solutions (reusable and expendable).
• Lead Kanban, replenishment, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Manage container, rack, and packaging fleets, including maintenance and capital planning.
• Implement reverse logistics programs for returnable containers and racks.
• Support NPI launches and production ramp-ups.
• Collaborate with suppliers to design, source, and deploy packaging solutions.
• Create and maintain packaging standards, work instructions, and best practices.
• Analyze operational data and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with Production, Safety, Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics teams.
• Participate in Kaizen events and Lean initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• 3+ years of experience in materials, logistics, packaging, or supply chain engineering.
• 2+ years of experience working with material flow and packaging systems.
• 2+ years of experience with data analytics and project management.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Logistics, and Kanban systems.
• Experience designing warehouse layouts, material flows, and line-side presentation systems.
• Vendor management and strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong data analysis and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain strategy and execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position may be 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 [email protected] . 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: 8 October 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.