Continuous Improvement ManagerWould 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- Coach managers/supervisors/team leads and key talents in systematic problem solving (such as 6-sigma techniques)
- Drive continuous improvement for relevant Standard Operating Procedures and help managers/supervisors to establish
- standardized work
- Develop Lean Champions in the Region
- Lead and deploy the Permobil Lean System as the Lean Master in the Region
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen Events with focus on developing PLS proficient team members.
- Lead Strategic Projects such as cross-functional improvement projects, footprint changes etc.
- Lead 6-sigma projects with cross-functional improvement team
- Drive the systems to enable our operational improvements thru well justified and articulated functional needs.
- Be an active team member of the Operations Management team and drive initiatives that will help us achieve our short term and long-term business objectives
- Instrumental in developing our Operations Strategy for the EMEA region
Who you areYou 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.
Your Background- Bachelor's degree or Master degree combined withequivalent related work experience is preferred combined with 10 years inLean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering or relatedfield
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
- Project Management Skills
- 6 sigma knowledge on measurement of processes and systematic problem solving preferred
- Lean Manufacturing principles
- Change management
- Project Management experience and documented skills
- Experience working with forecasting, demand planning, production planning, Manufacturing Execution Systems, MRPand warehouse management systems
InformationPlease apply via our career page. We willconduct selection continuously so send us your application today!
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [redacted].
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