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. 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.

• Align manufacturing operations to meet or exceed site, regional and global business objectives.
• Develop and maintain an effective organization through selection, training, development, compensation and motivation of the Operations team.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture to optimise productivity and capacity, executing improvement initiatives and selecting and completing projects.
• Communicate with all individuals or teams to ensure all employees understand company direction, goals and activities required to achieve 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 that is 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 used to drive improved performance.
• Exceed customer expectations in quality, cost, delivery, service and project launches while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Accountable for compliance of manufacturing operations within the site; SOPs, FDA regulations, ISO standards, GMP, OSHA, etc.
• Develop, allocate and work within an established budget, managing activities to control spend and maximise profits.
• Provide analysis and input in development of business plans to achieve best‑in‑class operations including investment requests (Cap Ex) and return on investment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline and/or training, or an equivalent combination; master’s degree in business preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven application of Lean manufacturing tools.
• Successful track record of planning, executing and achieving strategic growth plans.
• Experience in a regulated environment, with a strong quality mindset.
• Experience leading positive cultural change, organisational 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.

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 personalised 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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. 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 1,900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s history and complete product line, visit