Associate Continuous Improvement Leader

Permobil has a position open for a Associate Continuous Improvement Leader

• Pay Range: $19.00 to $23.00 an hour
• Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday
• Location: Pasco, WA

Build what’s next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations . We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We Are Entering Our Next Phase Of Growth By

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty .

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business , we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Support Lean and continuous improvement projects across operations.
• Participate in Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in documenting standard work instructions and process maps.
• Conduct basic time studies and process observations.
• Help identify and eliminate waste using Lean methodologies.
• Support 5S workplace organization initiatives and audits.
• Track improvement project progress and maintain documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Support Lean training and continuous improvement activities.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, logistics, or continuous improvement environments.
• Basic understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to train new team members.
• Ability to update WI’s/SOP’s as needed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; report to work on time.

In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full - time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first da y
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options .
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information."

Additional Details

Apply via our career site today! For more information about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Caitlyn Mayhew, Talent Acquisition Specialist at caitlyn.mayhew @permobil . com or by faxing View phone number on us.fitly.work . Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner at ***email_hidden*** or by faxing View phone number on us.fitly.work .

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we’ve been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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