Operations Manager

Permobil; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

HSA contribution matching

401(k) Retirement – employer match

Generous PTO

Employer paid LTD, STD, Life Insurance

Job summary

Permobil is seeking an Operations Manager at our Belleville, IL facility to lead area managers, drive lean manufacturing, and align operations with quality and safety standards.

The role focuses on developing KPI driven improvements, managing budgets, and building a high-performing team while upholding Permobil's values and continuous improvement mindset. Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration/management, operation management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and supervise area managers.
• Develop, measure, and improve against KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure safety of all personnel within the facility through building a strong safety culture and modeling safety leadership behavior.
• Identify areas of improvement and lead projects that will improve our cost of goods sold in line with our business strategy.
• Build a well-trained and motivated staff.
• Identify and escalation maintenance and building issues.
• Ensure plant housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Develop and hold account operating budgets and recommend plant capital expenditures.
• Improve our quality system through production and maintain compliance to ISO standards.
• Work closely with managers and their teams to promote and build a positive and productive work environment, teamwork, strong work relationships, trust, morale, and retention.

Skills

Lean leadership

Quality systems

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Order tracking systems

Job description

Permobil has a position open for a Operations Manager

• Pay Range: $120,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually
• Shift: Full Time - Monday through Friday
• Location: Belleville, IL

Build what’s next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations . We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We Are Entering Our Next Phase Of Growth By

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business , we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Develop, manage, and supervise area managers.
• Develop, measure, and improve against KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Identify improvement projects, investments, and training needed to maintain and improve in these four areas.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure safety of all personnel within the facility through building a strong safety culture and modeling safety leadership behavior.
• Identify areas of improvement and lead projects that will improve our cost of goods sold in line with our business strategy.
• Build a well-trained and motivated staff.
• Identify and escalation maintenance and building issues.
• Ensure plant housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Develop and hold account operating budgets and recommend plant capital expenditures.
• Improve our quality system through production and maintain compliance to ISO standards.
• Work closely with managers and their teams to promote and build a positive and productive work environment, teamwork, strong work relationships, trust, morale, and retention.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team on the site modeling Permobil values and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration/management, operation management, or related field
• 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience in a lean organization.
• 3 years' experience working within an ISO certified QMS.
• Project management certificate with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), analytical, organizational, and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of business, finance, and management principles.
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency with customer service/order tracking systems.
• Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards

Additional Details

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first da y
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options .
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we’ve been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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