Operations Director - ROHO

Operations Director - ROHO

Belleville, IL

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 Operations Director - ROHO will provide inspirational leadership and create a compelling vision for operational excellence with a focus on manufacturing performance and talent development. This position will drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by mentoring and holding teams accountable to drive high-impact business results. The Director of Operations will be responsible for site compliance with all legal, regulatory and company policies while working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure alignment to achieve strategic objectives. Directs all operational and manufacturing activities for the Belleville, IL site. Ensure safe, quality, cost effective manufacturing and assembly of products that comply with all regulatory standards.

Key Tasks
* Aligns manufacturing operations action to meet or exceed site, regional and global business objectives
* Develop and maintain an effective organization through the selection, training, development, compensation, and motivation of Operations team
* Drive a continuous improvement culture to optimize productivity and capacity. Execute continuous improvement initiatives including determination of goals and selection and completion of projects * Communicate with all individuals or teams as necessary to ensure all employees have clear understanding of company direction, goals, and activity specific to the achievement of objectives * Promote and foster a culture that results in a safe working environment
* Develop and lead associates through active coaching and target setting while cultivating a high performing team culture; empowered, engaged and results driven
* Develop capacity plans to meet short term production schedules and support long term forecasted growth
* Monitor metrics and ensure control plans, corrective actions and root-cause tools are being used to drive improved performance
* Exceed customer expectations in quality, cost, delivery, service, and project launches all while collaborating with cross functional teams
* Accountable for compliance of manufacturing operations within the site; SOP's, FDA regulations, ISO standards, GMP, OSHA, etc.
* Develop, allocate and work within established budget and latest estimate, managing activities to control spend and maximize profits
* Provide analysis and input in development of business plans to achieve best in class operations including investment requests (CapEx) and return on investment

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 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 science or engineering discipline and/or training or equivalent combination; master's degree in business preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience applying Lean manufacturing tools.
* Successful track record planning, executing, and achieving strategic growth plans.
* Experience in a regulated environment, with a strong quality mindset.
* Experience leading positive cultural change, organizational effectiveness and creating a high performing culture.
* Medical Device industry experience a plus
* Strong background in continuous improvement with heavy focus on process improvement
* Other
qualifications or experiences.

Information
Please apply via our career page. We will
conduct 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.

Permobil is an equal opportunity 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.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden 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.