What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager - Manufacturing position at Permobil?
Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Our operations team in New Berlin, WI is now looking for a Operations Manager - Manufacturing.
The Operations Manager position will be responsible for executing activities and improvements that support our business objectives in safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Operations Manager will develop a team to achieve our production objectives and deliver our medical devices to our customers and ultimately our end users. In addition to maintaining the day-to-day operations, the Operations Manager must be able to improve our existing processes through systematic problem solving and root cause analysis (RCA) while ensuring other members of the team develop these same skills.
Key Tasks
Who You Are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.
Your Background
Please apply via our career page. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!
For additional information about the position, please contact Manager title , Manager name , Manager Contact information .
For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Recruiter Name , HR BP contact info .
For information regarding Permobil's Privacy Notice, please visit privacy.permobil.com
At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.
Permobil is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.
Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.
More About Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Our operations team in New Berlin, WI is now looking for a Operations Manager - Manufacturing.
The Operations Manager position will be responsible for executing activities and improvements that support our business objectives in safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Operations Manager will develop a team to achieve our production objectives and deliver our medical devices to our customers and ultimately our end users. In addition to maintaining the day-to-day operations, the Operations Manager must be able to improve our existing processes through systematic problem solving and root cause analysis (RCA) while ensuring other members of the team develop these same skills.
Key Tasks
- Develop, manage, and supervise area managers.
- Develop, measure, and improve against KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Identify improvement projects, investments, and training needed to maintain and improve in these four areas
- Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ensure safety of all personnel within the facility through building a strong safety culture and modeling safety leadership behavior.
- Identify areas of improvement and lead projects that will improve our cost of goods sold in line with our business strategy.
- Identify and escalate maintenance and building issues.
- Ensure plant housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Develop and hold account operating budgets and recommend plant capital expenditures.
- Improve our quality system through production and maintain compliance to ISO standards.
- Work closely with managers and their teams to promote and build a positive and productive work environment, teamwork, strong work relationships, trust, morale, and retention.
- Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Develop, manage, and supervise area managers.
- Develop, measure, and improve against KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Identify improvement projects, investments, and training needed to maintain and improve in these four areas.
- Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ensure safety of all personnel within the facility through building a strong safety culture and modeling safety leadership behavior.
- Identify areas of improvement and lead projects that will improve our cost of goods sold in line with our business strategy.
- Identify and escalate maintenance and building issues.
- Ensure plant housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Develop and hold account operating budgets and recommend plant capital expenditures.
- Improve our quality system through production and maintain compliance to ISO standards.
- Work closely with managers and their teams to promote and build a positive and productive work environment, teamwork, strong work relationships, trust, morale, and retention.
- Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.
- You’ll make a difference. Every day
- You’ll make your mark as part of our future
- You’ll feel welcome from day one
- You can have a lifestyle you love
Who You Are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration/management, operation management, or related field
- 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience in a lean organization.
- 3 years' experience working within an ISO certified QMS.
- Project management certificate with relevant experience.
- Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), analytical, organizational, and conflict management skills.
- Knowledge of business, finance, and management principles.
- Knowledge of human resource principles and practices.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency with customer service/order tracking systems.
Please apply via our career page. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!
For additional information about the position, please contact Manager title , Manager name , Manager Contact information .
For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Recruiter Name , HR BP contact info .
For information regarding Permobil's Privacy Notice, please visit privacy.permobil.com
At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.
Permobil is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.
Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.
More About Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
