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Inter IKEA Group

IKEA franchising range and supply group

Director of Production and Maintenance

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrla, Poland

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher technical education in mechanics, automation, production engineering, or a related field.
  • At least five years of experience managing production and/or maintenance, preferably in the wood industry.
  • Knowledge of Lean Management tools, root cause analysis, and computerized maintenance management systems or enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Ability to solve problems in technical areas.
  • Knowledge of maintenance principles, technical diagnostics, and production asset management.
  • Experience managing a team and operational and investment budgets.
  • Fluent spoken and written Polish and English.
  • Ability to make decisions and remain effective under stress.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new business and technical challenges and make decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the proper operation of HDF and sawmill production processes in accordance with quality and quantity standards.
  • Ensure the technical efficiency and reliability of machinery, equipment, installations, and buildings.
  • Plan and coordinate production schedules and maintenance plans, including annual shutdowns.
  • Manage the operational and investment budgets for production and maintenance.
  • Oversee execution of the investment plan and implementation of new technologies and technical solutions.
  • Manage the production and maintenance workforce, including employee development, training, evaluation, and motivation.
  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety rules, IWAY, and the IKEA Group Code of Conduct in both areas.
  • Oversee production and technical documentation, including equipment authorizations and certifications from UDT and TÜV.
  • Collaborate with support departments including EHS, Quality, Sales and Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Resources.
  • Report production and technical results and initiate corrective and improvement actions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in continuous process improvement and optimization.

About the Company

Inter IKEA Group

IKEA franchising range and supply group

Operating as the group responsible for the IKEA franchise system, product range, supply, and industrial production, Inter IKEA Group focuses on its stated market and service model. It develops the IKEA concept and range, grants franchise rights, sources and distributes products, and operates manufacturing businesses. Design, product development, engineering, purchasing, logistics, digital, franchise, and industrial teams support that system. The profile is Inter IKEA Group rather than individual IKEA retail franchisees. A broad jobs landing page may mix employers, so evidence should stay within Inter IKEA Group scope.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Delft, Netherlands
Founded
1989

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