Global Lean Master & Continuous Improvement Leader

Permobil, Inc.; Ogles (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Permobil, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean initiatives across the region.

You will coach managers, develop Lean Champions, deploy the Permobil Lean System, and drive Kaizen events to deliver measurable performance gains. You will partner with operations leadership to shape the regional strategy, manage cross-functional improvement projects, and guide 6-Sigma projects that improve efficiency, quality, and patient mobility outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master degree with related work experience; 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, MES, MRP and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers, supervisors, and talents in systematic problem solving (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Drive continuous improvement for SOPs and help establish standardized work.
• Develop Lean Champions in the Region and deploy the Permobil Lean System as Lean Master.
• Lead Kaizen Events and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Lead 6-Sigma projects with cross-functional teams and drive systemic improvements.
• Contribute to the Operations Management team to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
• Develop the Operations Strategy for the region (EMEA note: adapt as applicable).

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Change management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's or Master degree with related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

MRP / Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Permobil, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean initiatives across the region.

You will coach managers, develop Lean Champions, deploy the Permobil Lean System, and drive Kaizen events to deliver measurable performance gains. You will partner with operations leadership to shape the regional strategy, manage cross-functional improvement projects, and guide 6-Sigma projects that improve efficiency, quality, and patient mobility outcomes.