Exercise Science / Operations Manager

VIGOR THERAPY EQUIPMENT

Wabash, Indiana

Exercise Science - Business & Operations Manager

Position Summary: Hands on manager involved in all aspects of this small manufacturing company. This includes production, purchasing, customer communications, and quality. An exceptional opportunity for an “entrepreneurially oriented” individual with passion and a high level of self-motivation to further the development and growth of a company. The successful candidate will be mentored and duties (as listed below) off loaded onto them over time.

The Company: Manufacturer of “Made in USA” Medical Exercise Therapy (M.E.T.) and Unweighting equipment for physical therapy/rehabilitation clinics and hospitals. Founded by Norwegian physical therapist, Bjorn W. Svendsen, DHSc, PT, who was instrumental, along with fellow Norwegian physiotherapist Oddvar Holton (the “Father” of M.E.T.), in introducing this treatment approach to the American scene.

Duties:

· Establish production plans to build product as needed

· Inspect incoming materials and purchased parts to verify correctness to what was ordered.

· Issue purchase orders to suppliers as needed

· Field inquiries from customers related to product questions and requests for quotes

· Follow established procedures and documentation

· Assist in assembly of equipment conforming to product drawings and bill of materials

· Follow established procedures and documentation as required

· Participate in approving final product before being shipped to customer

· Verify vendor invoices are accurate for payment

· Learn basics of exercise therapy and customer terminology

Position Requirements:

· Very detailed oriented individual

· Hands on basic mechanical skills (ex. comfortable working with hand tools)

· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

· Disciplined with high level of self-motivation

· Capable of self-direction

· Eager to learn the field of Kinesiology/Exercise Science

· Comfortable talking to customers as experience grows with the product line

· Willing and able to put forth the effort to be successful in this role

· Able to read basic drawings and follow Bill of Materials

· Desire to build and grow a business

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

· Basic computer office experience

· Prior experience in any of these areas would be helpful: Physical Therapy, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Customer Service, Manufacturing.

Organizational Relationships: Initially reports to the semi-retired current holder of this position. Ultimately this position reports to the President of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person