Shipping Lead

Shipping Lead

The Shipping Lead, under the direction of the Production Supervisor, assists in the management and overall flow of the Production Floor. Ensure adequate levels of materials are available for assembly.

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 Production department in New Berlin, WI is now looking for a Shipping Lead.

Key Tasks

• Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies to ensure quality parts in a timely fashion
  
• Print, review and resolve issues with Late Order Report.
  
• Provide general direction to employees on production floor.
  
• Help out on production floor when needed.
  
• Assist Production Supervisor on product issues.
  
• Assist in training employees.
  
• Assist Production Supervisor with the selection and interviewing of new team members.
  
• Provide feedback to Production Supervisor regarding employee performance.
  
• Work with Customer Service Representatives and Materials Group to resolve issues.
  
• Ensure safe working environment by complying with all safety and work rules and regulations.
  
• Report unsafe conditions and/or acts; complete injury reports; and work with safety team to rectify and correct potential safety hazards.
  
• Manage production floor in absence of Production Supervisor.
  
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean Initiatives and lean events.
  
• Special projects as assigned.
  
• Complete and maintain required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
  
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel discussions, discipline, etc.
  
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards
  

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You'll make a difference. Every day

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

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
  
• Proven in-depth product knowledge.
  
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide and metric conversions).
  
• Ability to read a tape measure.
  
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate manufacturing instructions in English.
  
• Must be familiar with portable power tools such as a drill, band saw, and grinder.
  
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and management.
  
• Must have problem solving skills.
  
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.
  
• Must have intermediate computer knowledge and ability to navigate the internet to access company portals

Information

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

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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.

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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 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.