Operations 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.
Key Tasks
Lead, coach, and develop world-class supervisors, building a culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Model the behaviors required for World Class Manufacturing, including discipline, accountability, standard work for leaders, and a deep commitment to people development.
Develop, track, and improve KPIs aligned to safety, quality, cost, delivery, flow, and team performance.
Champion Agile operational practices (daily standups, Kanban/visual management, iterative improvements, retrospectives) to increase transparency, speed, and alignment.
Implement and promote Extreme Manufacturing (XM) to enable rapid build cycles, short feedback loops, modular workflows, and high-velocity process improvement.
Use Agile + XM hybrid methods to foster cross-functional collaboration, real-time problem solving, and adaptive production practices on the shop floor.
Demonstrate servant leadership by consistently putting the needs, well-being, and development of team members first; remove obstacles, listen actively, and coach in the flow of work.
Nurture a strong, positive culture grounded in trust, collaboration, accountability, and respect; ensure everyone feels heard and empowered to improve processes and contribute ideas.
Drive a strong safety culture through proactive risk identification, behavioral safety reinforcement, and visible leadership.
Lead operational excellence, digitalization, and transformation initiatives-including appropriate automation, AI-assisted analytics, standardized work, and workflow optimization.
Leverage AI technologies (predictive quality, demand/production forecasting, labor/resource planning, digital work instructions, and real-time analytics) to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
Identify and lead cost-reduction and waste-elimination projects aligned with strategic priorities (e.g., productivity, yield, material usage, changeover reduction).
Ensure compliance with ISO-certified Quality Management System requirements and lead improvements in quality processes.
Maintain housekeeping and audit readiness standards across production areas (5S/6S).
Manage operating budgets; forecast resource needs; recommend capital investments that support growth, automation, safety, or efficiency improvements.
Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Care, HR) to strengthen workplace culture, collaboration, morale, and retention.
Why Permobil is a great next step for you!
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.
You'll make your mark as part of our future
We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
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.
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 Operations, Business, Engineering or related field.
3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Lean environment.
Experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean-Agile) in production/operations.
Experience with Extreme Manufacturing (XM) concepts (rapid iteration, modular builds, short-cycle plan-do-check-adjust) or willingness to lead XM adoption.
3+ years working within an ISO-certified QMS environment.
Experience leading change/transformation or digital modernization initiatives.
Understanding of AI concepts as applied to operations (predictive analytics, planning optimization, digital work instructions, automated reporting).
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills; proficiency in root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated servant leadership: develops others, builds trust, models empathy, and sustains an inclusive, high-engagement culture.
Knowledge of finance, budgeting, and cost management principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern digital operations tools; aptitude for learning new platforms.
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.
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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.
