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Continuous Improvement Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics regularly file LCAs for this title, making it one of the more sponsorship-accessible operations leadership roles.
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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.
The Associate Director, Logistics Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement is responsible for driving operational excellence, productivity, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across global logistics operations. This role partners with Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to improve service, reduce costs, optimize processes, and accelerate logistics transformation through Lean methodologies, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the global Logistics Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement program.
- Identify and execute productivity initiatives across transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Develop and deploy Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Drive logistics cost reduction, service improvement, and process optimization programs.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for operational performance gaps.
- Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, scorecards, and performance management processes.
- Partner with regional logistics teams to standardize best practices and operating procedures.
- Support warehouse and transportation procurement initiatives by identifying productivity and process improvement opportunities.
- Lead implementation of automation, digitalization, AI, and process transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance to track savings realization and productivity targets.
- Develop operational excellence roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement across the logistics organization.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, or Operations.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and transformation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master's degree.
- Strong knowledge of transportation and warehouse operations.
- Experience leading Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Productivity programs.
- Proven track record delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with KPI development, performance management, and process mapping.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Tableau, or other analytics tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
- Experience with TMS, WMS, ERP, and supply chain technology platforms.
- Experience in logistics network optimization and transportation productivity programs.
- Exposure to AI, automation, robotics, or digital transformation initiatives.
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. 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 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
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: 9 October 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.
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.
The Associate Director, Logistics Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement is responsible for driving operational excellence, productivity, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across global logistics operations. This role partners with Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to improve service, reduce costs, optimize processes, and accelerate logistics transformation through Lean methodologies, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the global Logistics Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement program.
- Identify and execute productivity initiatives across transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Develop and deploy Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Drive logistics cost reduction, service improvement, and process optimization programs.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for operational performance gaps.
- Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, scorecards, and performance management processes.
- Partner with regional logistics teams to standardize best practices and operating procedures.
- Support warehouse and transportation procurement initiatives by identifying productivity and process improvement opportunities.
- Lead implementation of automation, digitalization, AI, and process transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance to track savings realization and productivity targets.
- Develop operational excellence roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement across the logistics organization.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing, Manufacturing, or Operations.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and transformation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master's degree.
- Strong knowledge of transportation and warehouse operations.
- Experience leading Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Productivity programs.
- Proven track record delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with KPI development, performance management, and process mapping.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Tableau, or other analytics tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
- Experience with TMS, WMS, ERP, and supply chain technology platforms.
- Experience in logistics network optimization and transportation productivity programs.
- Exposure to AI, automation, robotics, or digital transformation initiatives.
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. 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 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
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: 9 October 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Continuous Improvement Manager
Align your degree to the SOC code
Continuous Improvement Manager petitions are typically filed under SOC 11-1021 or 17-2112. Confirm your degree field maps directly to the code your employer uses, a mismatch between degree and SOC is a common RFE trigger for this role.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use Migrate Mate to filter employer LCA filing history specifically for Continuous Improvement Manager roles. This shows you which companies have already filed for this exact title, so you target sponsors with a documented track record rather than guessing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Look up the Level I through Level IV wage range for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage or USCIS will issue an RFE or denial.
Document Lean and Six Sigma credentials formally
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether Continuous Improvement Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. Include your Lean Six Sigma certification, project charters, and any academic transcripts that show theoretical grounding, not just on-the-job experience.
Target E-Verify enrolled manufacturers and health systems
STEM-adjacent operations roles are concentrated in manufacturing and healthcare. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are operationally familiar with employment verification compliance, which correlates with H-1B filing readiness for roles like this one.
Confirm cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Hospitals, university health systems, and nonprofit research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. If you're targeting healthcare operations roles, ask HR directly whether the entity qualifies, cap-exempt filings have no lottery and no April deadline.
H-1B Visa Continuous Improvement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Continuous Improvement Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or business administration. Roles that accept any degree or substitute pure experience for education are harder to defend. Your job description and employer's internal requirements both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Continuous Improvement Manager positions?
Manufacturers, hospital networks, logistics companies, and large consumer goods firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. Migrate Mate lets you filter employers by LCA filing history for Continuous Improvement Manager roles specifically, so you can see which companies have filed for this position rather than relying on general sponsorship reputation.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Continuous Improvement Manager role mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the specific role and location before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.
Does a Lean Six Sigma certification help with H-1B approval for this role?
It strengthens the petition indirectly. USCIS focuses on whether the role requires a theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and a recognized certification like Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt supports that argument. It's most useful when paired with a directly related degree, not as a substitute for one.
How does prevailing wage work for Continuous Improvement Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer certifies through the DOL that your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation, level, and work location. The wage is tied to the SOC code your employer selects for the role. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized. Paying below the certified wage is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your status.