Continuous Improvement Manager

Posted on: 5/21/2026 - Final date to receive applications:

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• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree combined with equivalent related work experience, with 10 years in Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering or related field.
• 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, MRP and warehouse management systems.

Pay Range
: $90,000.00 - $

You are passionate, innovative, 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 beat 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, revolutionary, a game‑changer and you are who we’re looking for.

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.

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