Assembly/Specials Assistant Team Leader

Assembly/Specials Assistant Team Leader

The Assembly/Specials Assistant Team Leader assists team leader in leading a manufacturing team to meet production requirements. This is a developmental role for team leader succession.

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. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. 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. Our Assembly department in Belleville, IL is now looking for an Assembly/Specials Assistant Team Leader.

Key Tasks

ENSURES EFFICIENT FLOW OF VALVE & INFLATE DEPARTMENT BY:
Managing work flow of products entering the valve & inflate area; performing all required valve & inflate laborer and IFC Operative job functions; developing work schedules; recommending appropriate staffing levels; resolving issues and answering questions related to various techniques, processes, work orders, or jobs; assisting with conduction root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions; ensuring all processes comply with established standards; ensuring departmental issues are handled in a timely manner; communicating effectively with team leader regarding both positive and negative activities with product, equipment, or personnel.

Ensures quality product is assembled by:
Performing all functions of the valve and inflate department including gluing metal valve and hoses into cushion, inserting grommets, snapping mattresses, inflating cushions, hanging the cushion on the appropriate trolley line, placing stickers on the ISO Flow, using a hand held brush and vacuum cleaner to remove debris from all assembled cushions prior to valving and inflating, in absences; performing all IFC functions including assembling the airflow (IFC) control valve components, inserting the IFC to the Quad Select, applying the front and back housing with rivets and assemble the IFC, O-ring, and knobs, checking spindle length.

MAINTAINS STAFF JOB RESULTS BY:
Handling responsibilities of the team leader in his/her absence; developing and revising work instructions and standard procedures; addressing employee conduct and rule infractions; participating in employee discipline meetings if necessary.

Satisfies training needs BY:
Training and orienting new employees; identifying training needs; ensuring proper training is provided and documented for all staff employees; participating in cross training efforts

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You'll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.

2. You'll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

you're always close to nature, yet never far from civilisation. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

Who you are

You are passionate, innovative, and 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 beaten
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, a
revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.

Your Background

• Must be skill checked on all positions within the assigned department. Additionally, must be skill checked on all non-positional work instructions within the assigned department. Serves as back up to V&I Team Leader.
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  
• Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
  
• Excellent time management skills; excellent communication skills; good math skills; ability to prioritize and organize knowledge of product; ability to work unsupervised; must be able to exercise independent judgment; must operate in a fair and consistent manner

Information

For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Recruiting@Permobil.com

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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 personalized mobility solutions.

Permobil is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, 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 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.