Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

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.

The ContinuousImprovement Manager is responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpretingproduction data to drive transformational improvement while also assisting inmentoring and leading the facility through change management.

Primary objectivesinclude cost reduction, safety and quality improvements, process efficiency andchange management.

Essential Dutiesand Responsibilities :

Collects, analyzes, and interprets productiondata to drive performance and fact-based decision making.

Assists in training on leantools, analysis, root cause problem solving, and structuring ofimplementation planning requirements for all operational areas.

Coaches, mentors, and guideslocal production unit leadership to drive daily performance through theOperations Management System.

Coaches, mentors and guideslocal production engineering team.

Drives accountability andfosters local ownership of key operational initiatives to ensuresustainability and scalability.

Serves as a change agent tofoster a continuous improvement culture at local production unit.

Identifies and schedulestransformation deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

Plans, manages, analyzes,and delivers data for progress reviews.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Minimum 3 years of experience with continuousimprovement within manufacturing.

Possessanalytical ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces,creative thinking, analysis and fact-based data collection.

Strong oral and written communications skillsto act as a change agent.

Proficient at building trusting relationshipswhile motivating / influencing others to adopt new best practices throughdata driven discussion.

Leadership skills and ability to motivatepersonnel and drive positive change within the organization.

Self-starter that is adept at takinginitiative and setting, pursuing and obtaining high goals.

Highly skilled in Lean and six sigma toolswhere concept was proven.

Green Belt or equivalent certificationpreferred, but not required.

Lean enterprise or office transformationexperience.

Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.

Highly skilled in Microsoft Office,specifically PowerPoint and Excel

Skilled in Minitab and data analysis

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1.You'll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.

2.You'll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3.You'll feel welcome from day one

We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4.You can have a lifestyle you love

you're always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

Who you are

You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious.You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can seethe link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives ofothers.

You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beatentrack to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways ofworking and go where you see potential to make your mark.

You are a pioneer, arevolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.

Information

Please apply via our career page no later than xx. We willconduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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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.

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddn 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.