Fire Safety Leader

• Proactively support the IKEA Supply businesses globally with a focus on fire safety management
• Drive for sustainable solutions and proactively influence managers and co-workers to establish a solid fire management program
• Ensure the protection of life, property, production & the IKEA brand and the environment by effectively and proactively managing and reducing fire and safety risks
• Oversee fire safety in manufacturing units, warehouses, distribution centers, office buildings and during the transportation of goods via various modes
• Secure compliance with Inter IKEA Group policies, standards and working methods as well as legal demands
• Work with the businesses to increase fire risk identification using the risk methodology
• Develop, implement, and maintain fire safety steering documents and working methods that comply with national and international regulations and standards
• Oversee the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire detection, suppression, and fighting equipment
• Work with engineers and architects in the design and modification of facilities ensuring that fire safety elements are integrated
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fire safety
• Support and conduct investigations into fire incidents to identify root causes and learnings

• Degree in Fire Science Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in fire safety management
• Knowledge and understanding of global fire standards and local regulations where IKEA Supply has operations
• Experience of working with manufacturing fire and explosion risks (ATEX)
• Demonstrate senior leadership & management skills
• Good understanding of change management processes
• Business professional facilitation and communication skills and able to present and motivate with impact
• Ability to inspire people by using strong coaching, influencing, communication, writing and listening skills
• Ability to create, implement, execute and follow up on plans to deliver outstanding results
• Extensive knowledge of relevant health, safety and security policies, standards, rules, manuals, tools and working methods
• Ability to transfer knowledge
• High integrity and level of independence, lead by example
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Other language skills where IKEA have operations is a plus