Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Permobil has a position open for an Operations Manager. Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform liveshelping 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:

• 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.
• Build a well-trained and motivated staff.
• 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.

What you'll bring:

• 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.
• Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards

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

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits that begin on your first day
• 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.

For more information about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Caitlyn Mayhew, Talent Acquisition Specialist at View email address on click.appcast.io or by faxing View phone number on click.appcast.io. Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner at View email address on click.appcast.io or by faxing View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.