Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Permobil is a global leader in advanced mobility and assistive technology solutions, dedicated to empowering people living with disabilities through innovation and clinical insight. Founded in Sweden in 1967, the company combines a legacy of compassion and technical excellence with a strong global presence - operating in over 70 countries with 2,000 employees. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB, Permobil has the stability and long-term vision to continue driving evidence-based innovation that enhances independence, dignity, and quality of life for its users.

Position Overview

The opportunity to join Permobil in the newly established role as Chief Operating Officer comes at a pivotal moment in the company's evolution. Under the leadership of President & CEO Chuck Witkowski, Permobil is accelerating its transformation into an even more agile, data-driven, and globally integrated organization. The Chief Operating Officers will play a critical role in shaping and executing this transformation, driving operational excellence across global supply chains, manufacturing, quality, and service delivery, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. This is more than a leadership role, it's a chance to help redefine what's possible in the world of assistive technology. The incoming COO will join a highly experienced and mission-driven executive team, working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and human impact. For a leader who thrives in complex, purpose-led environments, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference, both within the organization and in the lives of thousands of people around the world who rely on Permobil's solutions every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Align manufacturing and supply chain strategies with Permobil's vision, partnering with innovation teams to scale new designs into production and developing KPIs for operational excellence
• Champion Extreme Manufacturing (XM) practices, fostering a culture of rapid prototyping, digital manufacturing, and continuous improvement
• Direct global operations across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain, optimizing processes for quality, scalability, and efficiency
• Build and maintain a resilient supplier network, optimize inventory and logistics, and collaborate with R&D to integrate new technologies into the supply chain
• Embed sustainability and ethical...

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