Production Supervisor

Permobil, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA matching

401(k) employer match

Generous PTO

Employer paid LTD/STD/Life Insurance

Job summary

Permobil, Inc. in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead safety, quality and assembly activities and provide direction to production staff.

The role emphasizes coaching, Kaizen/Lean improvements, and daily audits to ensure compliance with production standards. The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years of related experience, strong English communication, and a track record of data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/training and 1 - 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing activities.
• Experience and/or exposure to Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives such as Kaizen.
• Strong commitment to employee development with an emphasis on selection and retention.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and priority focused.
• Computer literate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Good project management skills. Ability to multi-task with a pro-active approach to issue resolution.
• Takes corrective action when needed to keep program on track, communicates upward when objectives can’t be met with a recovery plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to production employees in the areas of Safety, Quality and Assembly activities.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and provide coaching and mentoring to production employees.
• Be an active leader in utilizing Kaizen and Lean to improve production processes.
• Strong ability to Lead and Follow
• Perform daily Safety and Quality audits in designated work centers to ensure compliance
• Manage Daily Improvements activities (5S, Standard Operation Procedure Audits).
• Be a visual leader and develop visual signals within work centers.
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques.
• Be a process owner who can train employees to meet production standards.
• Demonstrate good verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Perform time-based observations and make improvements to meet tactical goals.
• Be an active leader in policy compliance and accountability.
• Managing workplace diversity.
• Must be data and metric driven.
• Eliminator of process waste (Muda)

Skills

Lean/Kaizen

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

1-3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Production Supervisor

Permobil has a position open for a

Production Supervisor

Schedule: Full Time
Location: Lebanon, TN

Pay Range: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually

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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

• Provide direction to production employees in the areas of Safety, Quality and Assembly activities.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and provide coaching and mentoring to production employees.
• Be an active leader in utilizing Kaizen and Lean to improve production processes.
• Strong ability to Lead and Follow
• Perform daily Safety and Quality audits in designated work centers to ensure compliance
• Manage Daily Improvements activities (5S, Standard Operation Procedure Audits).
• Be a visual leader and develop visual signals within work centers.
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques.
• Be a process owner who can train employees to meet production standards.
• Demonstrate good verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Perform time-based observations and make improvements to meet tactical goals.
• Be an active leader in policy compliance and accountability.
• Managing workplace diversity.
• Must be data and metric driven.
• Eliminator of process waste (Muda)

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/training and 1 - 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing activities.
• Experience and/or exposure to Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives such as Kaizen.
• Strong commitment to employee development with an emphasis on selection and retention.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and priority focused.
• Computer literate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Good project management skills. Ability to multi-task with a pro-active approach to issue resolution.
• Takes corrective action when needed to keep program on track, communicates upward when objectives can’t be met with a recovery plan.

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In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full-time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day
• 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

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Additional Details

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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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